bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Perspectives on improvement of services for personality disorder/vulnerabilities with consumers, carers, and peer workers: A lived experience co-produced qualitative study
Authors: Barr Karlen , Bowman Candice , Walker Sarah , Sanders Michelle , Davies Angela , Townsend Michelle L. , Turner Kathryn , Stapelberg Chris , Grenyer Brin 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Consumers with personality disorder/vulnerabilities and their carers may not always receive appropriate, compassionate care through health services.
Aim/Question: To study experiences of the emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services from the perspectives of people with lived experience of personality disorder/vulnerabilities.
Method: Twenty consumers, carers and peer workers with lived experience of personality disorder/vulnerabilities participated in focus groups. Responses were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Results: Peer support was described as a positive way to support consumers with personality disorder/vulnerabilities and their carers. In contrast, experiences of traditional crisis services were mixed with some consumers and carers experiencing helpful responses and others dismissive responses from clinicians. Crisis services for personality disorder may be improved by the provision of peer support, continuity of care and appropriate discharge referrals.
Discussion: Negative experiences of crisis care show a need for improved care for personality disorders/vulnerabilities in emergency department and inpatient settings.
Evaluation of functional-technological and organoleptic properties of cooked sausages with the addition of hemp oil
Authors: Synytsia Olha , Shlapak Halyna 
Published: December 2024

The use of vegetable oils as a source of polyunsaturated (omega-3 and omega-6) fatty acids in the production of meat products has been considered in order to increase their nutritional and biological value.
The issue of partially replacing pork fat in the minced meat cooked sausage with hemp seed oil has been investigated without deteriorating functional-technological and consumer properties, such as taste, aroma and color of the product, water-binding capacity and weight loss after temperature treatment, was investigated.
The work studied samples of cooked sausages with a replacement of pork fat with hemp oil in amounts of 1 %, 3 %, 5 %, and 7 %. The hemp oil was added at the second stage of minced meat cutting in its pure form or in an emulsion state. The emulsion with hemp oil was prepared in a ratio of protein:oil:water 1:5:5. Soy protein was used for a stable emulsion.
It has been proven that the addition of hemp oil in its pure form practically does not change the pH of minced meat, and the addition of oil in the emulsion increases the value of active acidity in the alkaline direction.
When adding oil in the amount of 5...7 % in the state of emulsion, the water-binding capacity increased by 2.4...2.9 % compared to the control sample. The addition of oil in its pure form slightly reduced the water-binding capacity of the samples with 5 % and 7 % oil compared to the control sample by 0.2 % and 0.4 %, respectively.
Based on the results of organoleptic studies, the addition of hemp seed oil in the form of an emulsion in the amount of 3...5 % is proposed.
The obtained results prove the prospects of using hemp seed oil in the form of an emulsion in the composition of cooked sausages to improve the nutritional and biological value, enrich the product with unsaturated fatty acids and increase the yield after heat treatment
Research of quality indicators of jelly from rowan powder
Authors: Samilyk Maryna , Illiashenko Yana 
Published: December 2024

The object of the study is the quality indicators of jelly from a concentrate based on Aronia powder rowan powder. The aim of the study is to substantiate the feasibility of using rowan powder for the production of natural food concentrate. A method for obtaining a concentrate and a finished jelly dish based on rowan powder is proposed and their quality indicators are analyzed. The method for producing Aronia powder rowan peas involved preliminary dehydration of the fruit (Aronia melanocarpa) by osmotic dehydration, drying and grinding into a fine structure. Recipes for prototype jelly samples based on rowan powder R1 (83 %), R2 (77 %) were developed and their organoleptic and physicochemical quality indicators were analyzed. The results of the study showed that the jelly concentrate from rowan powders in appearance was a homogeneous granular mixture, which is typical for this type of product. It was found that the concentrate contains 1.45 % fiber. However, the appearance of the finished jelly was rated "moderately good" as the dish was cloudy. The lack of transparency is explained by the high content of minerals in its composition (3∙10–2 %). The dish had a dark purple color, characteristic of rowan, and a sour-sweet taste and smell. Due to osmotic dehydration, no astringency was felt. It had a uniform jelly-like consistency and retained its shape on a horizontal surface. The jelly contained a significant amount of titrated acids (2.3 % in terms of citric acid) and vitamin C (6.8 mg/100 g), which is associated with their high content in chokeberry fruits. The presence of fiber, glucose and fructose in the concentrate has a positive effect on the biological value of the product
Wisdom of honey bees: colony foraging is governed by colony needs
Authors: Sihag Ram Chander 
Published: December 2024

Honey bees visit the flowers for two essential nutritional requirements, viz., pollen and nectar. Sometimes the foraging bees collect more nectar, whereas at other times they collect more pollen. What makes them take such decisions has been the interest of many honey bee scientists. The objective of this article was to find out about the drivers causing such changes in the foraging decisions of the honey bee colony. The published literature was examined to find an answer to this question. For this, published research on foraging behavior of honey bees was scanned on different search engines. From the published reports, it has become evident that for making a choice between these two food sources, a high level of colony wisdom is involved. Sometimes the colony engages in brisk pollen collection, whereas on other occasions it engages in brisk nectar collection. Given the scarcity of a particular food type in the colony, the latter takes immediate and wise decisions. The colony makes these changes in the foraging decision depending on the needs of the colony. For example, with the addition of the unsealed brood and honey stores in the colony, the latter increases pollen foraging and decreases nectar foraging activity. However, with the addition of the sealed brood, the colony does not significantly change foraging activity. Likewise, with the addition of pollen stores, the honey bee colony decreases pollen foraging and increases nectar foraging activity. However, these colony decisions are not long-lasting. After some 20 days, the colony resumes its normal behavioral plasticity of usual nectar and pollen foraging activity. This knowledge of honey bee wisdom regarding its foraging decisions will be highly useful in colony management for honey production and/or pollination of crops
Contribution to the fight against post-harvest rot of tomato fruits (solanum lycopersicum.) Through the use of the aqueous extract of ageratum conyzoides
Authors: Abdou Nourou Kone Nsangou , Valérie Tsama Njitat , Alain Heu , Joselyn Brice Ndouna Pagbo , Ngoh Dooh Jules Patrice 
Published: December 2024

Tomato production in Cameroon faces numerous constraints, including post-harvest rot. This study was carried out with the aim of contributing to the fight against post-harvest rot of tomato fruits through the use of the aqueous extract of Ageratum conyzoides. To achieve this objective, the pathogen responsible for tomato fruit rot was isolated and the microscopic and macroscopic characters determined; the antifungal activity of the aqueous extract of A. conyzoides was evaluated in vitro using three doses (30, 60, and 120 mg/ml) with three repetitions at three different periods (before, during and after) fruit treatment by the extract and inoculation of the pathogen on scarified and non-scarified fruits. A synthetic fungicide Pencozeb served as a positive control. Parameters such as mass loss of tomato fruits, surface area of lesions induced on scarified and non-scarified tomato fruits, were measured using a balance and graph paper respectively. The results show that Fusarium oxysporum was the pathogen responsible for rotting tomato fruits and having the macroscopic characteristic of a cottony texture and a white aerial mycelium, macroscopically, Fusarium oxysporum presents two types of asexual spores, namely macroconidia which are curved, pale-colored spores, and microconidia which are ovoid spores with septate and branched hyphae, a smooth and thin cell wall. The antifungal test revealed that the aqueous extract showed an effect inhibitor on the development of the lesion surface and mass loss at the highest dose 120 mg/ml when the extract applied twenty-four hours (24 hours) before inoculation on the fruits was fungicides at a concentration of 120 mg/ml on Fusarium oxysporum. The pathogen-induced lesion area and mass loss of scarified tomato fruits were 6.000±3.09 and 10.04±9.37 respectively. In non-scarified fruits these values were 8.45±3.43 and 48,000±13.66 respectively for lesion area and mass loss. This extract can therefore be used as an alternative to chemical pesticides in fruit preservation
Hand hygiene compliance and its predictors among healthcare providers in primary healthcare settings in the Girawa District, Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Hassen Umar , Weldegebreal Fitsum , Jibro Usmael , Mekonnen Getachew Kabew 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT
Hands of healthcare workers are the most common vehicle for the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens from patient to patient and within the healthcare environment. This study aimed to assess the level of hand hygiene compliance and its predictors among healthcare providers working in primary healthcare settings in the Girawa District, Eastern Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 1 to December 1, 2023 among 398 randomly selected healthcare providers. Data summary statistics, bivariate, and multivariable logistic regression models were used. Adjusted odd ratio, 95% confidence interval (95% CI), and p-value of &lt;0.05 was used to identify predictors of hand hygiene compliance among healthcare providers. In this study, the overall hand hygiene compliance was 30.15% [95% CI (25.68–34.92)]. Being trained about hand hygiene, having a BSc degree, availability of handwashing facility setup in working room, knowledge about hand hygiene and having good hand hygiene were significantly associated with hand hygiene compliance. Limited knowledge and lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilitates have significant influences for health workers’ hand hygiene compliance. Hence, the primary healthcare settings should be equipped with adequate supply to all the basic hand hygiene facilities and build staff capacity in WASH through periodic training.
INFORMAÇÃO EM SOCIEDADES INTELIGENTES: O PAPEL ESTRATÉGICO DO PODER LEGISLATIVO MUNICIPAL EM CIDADES INTELIGENTES
Authors: Luchini Valquíria Da Mota , Garcia Cristiane Luiza Salazar , Damian Ieda Pelógia Martins 
Published: December 2024

Na contemporaneidade da urbanização acelerada e avanços tecnológicos, o conceito de cidade inteligente surge como uma resposta inovadora aos desafios urbanos, integrando tecnologias avançadas para aprimorar a qualidade de vida, a eficiência operacional e a sustentabilidade. Nesse cenário, questiona-se o papel do Poder Legislativo Municipal na promoção e fiscalização de cidades inteligentes. O estudo tem o objetivo de analisar o papel do Poder Legislativo Municipal no desenvolvimento de cidades inteligentes, e, especificamente, examinar a existência de Políticas Públicas Municipais em Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, uma cidade considerada inteligente. A pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa, caracterizada como descritivo-exploratória e o método utilizado é o estudo de caso. Para a análise se utiliza a triangulação de dados. Os resultados indicam que a construção de cidades inteligentes depende da sinergia entre inovação tecnológica, governança eficiente e participação cidadã. Embora a Câmara Municipal de Florianópolis ainda não tenha uma legislação específica para cidades inteligentes, iniciativas como a “Carta Brasileira para Cidades Inteligentes” e o Projeto de Lei 976/2021 fornecem diretrizes importantes. A interconexão entre essas iniciativas revela que o sucesso das cidades inteligentes está intrinsecamente relacionado à eficácia legislativa e à governança colaborativa, elementos essenciais para a construção de um futuro urbano mais inteligente e eficiente.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Nurses and Anesthetic Technicians Regarding the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program
Authors: Bang Ho Tat , Vy Tran Thanh , Vy Huynh Thuy , Truc Nguyen Thi Thanh , Thuy Tran Thi Bich , Vu Phan Ton Ngoc , Tap Nguyen Van 
Published: December 2024

Objectives:
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at minimizing postoperative complications,
shortening hospital stays, and improving clinical outcomes. The current study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of nurses and
anesthesia technicians regarding the ERAS program, which is essential for evaluating their understanding and readiness to implement the program,
as well as identifying factors influencing the successful adoption of ERAS in clinical practice.

Methods:
The cross-sectional study involved nurses and anesthesia technicians with at least two months of experience at the University Medical Center in Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A validated questionnaire assessed their KAP regarding the ERAS program. Data were collected via electronic surveys
during ERAS group meetings and analyzed with Stata 16.0. The Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests compared qualitative variables, while
Spearman regression identified relationships between quantitative variables.

Results:
Among the 193 nurses and anesthesia technicians, knowledge and attitude scores towards the ERAS program were highly rated, with mean scores
of 7.66 ± 1.46 and 40.10 ± 5.24, respectively. Their mean practice score was 6.51 ± 1.26. Age, work experience, and educational level significantly
influenced the participant's knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Additionally, there was a positive correlation between attitude and practice (p <
0.001).

Conclusion:
This study shows that nurses and anesthesia technicians possess the knowledge and a positive attitude toward the ERAS program; however, their
practices remain limited. These results highlight the importance of continuous training and professional development to enhance the effectiveness
of ERAS implementation in clinical practice.
Antimicrobial Effect of Formononetin Against the Periodental Pathogens Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans
Authors: Delfan Negar , Moghadam Maryam Dalaei , Shakib Pegah , Sepahdar Asma , Naghibeiranvand Zahra 
Published: December 2024

Background:
Among the bioactive isoflavones identified from different plants
is formononetin. Formononetin's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer qualities
have all received a lot of attention lately. The goal of the current investigation was to examine
formononetin's antifungal and antibacterial activity against Candida albicans and
Enterococcus faecalis in vitro, respectively.

Methods:
The present study determined the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC),
Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC), and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration
(MFC) of formononetin, chlorhexidine, formononetin + chlorhexidine, Formononetin+
nystatin, and nystatin against E. faecalis and C. albicans isolates. Next, SPSS version 25
was used to analyze the data. A significance cutoff of P<0.05 was taken into account.

Results:
Chlorhexidine + formononetin and formononetin alone had the greatest and
lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) against E. faecalis, at 6.6 and 18.3
μg/ml, respectively. With MIC values of 0.66 and 8.3 μg/ml against a C. albicans isolate
sensitive to nystatin, the combination of formononetin + nystatin and formononetin alone
was shown to have the greatest and lowest anti-candida effects.

Conclusion:
The findings demonstrated a considerably greater antibacterial effect
(P<0.05) for the combinations of formononetin + nystatin and chlorhexidine as compared
to nystatin and chlorhexidine alone.
Biosurfactants Used in the Bioremediation of Soils Contaminated With Hydrocarbons – Overview of the State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Authors: Oliveira Maria Auxiliadora de , Tarabal Vinícius Souza , Silva Felipe Ferreira , Livio Diego Fernandes , Silva Daniela Regiane da , Parreira Adriano Guimarães , Gonçalves Daniel Bonoto , Silva José Antônio da , Guimarães Pedro Pires Goulart , Granjeiro Paulo Afonso 
Published: December 2024

Background:
The increasing industrialization and hydrocarbon use have led to
concerning soil contamination. Oil spills and improper disposal of oily waste pose threats
to ecosystems and human health. The recovery of these environments is essential, but
separating oily components from soil remains challenging. Current bioremediation strategies
using synthetic surfactants can cause secondary contamination. Microbial biosurfactants,
which are biodegradable and low in toxicity, emerge as promising solutions, and
this study reviews methods for utilizing these biosurfactants in the environmental bioremediation
of hydrocarbons.

Objective:
This study explores the efficient and eco-friendly use of biosurfactants for hydrocarbon-
contaminated soil management, providing a market-oriented analysis of recent
patents and trends, and highlighting the transition from academic research to industrial
applications.

Method:
The methodology involves an extensive literature review, careful selection of
recent studies and patents on biosurfactants in hydrocarbon bioremediation, critical analysis
of in-situ and ex-situ application methods, assessment of commercial viability, and
synthesis of findings to contribute to sustainable solutions in contaminated environments.

Conclusion:
The present study demonstrates the extensive applicability of biosurfactants
across various industrial sectors. The increasing interest in incorporating biosurfactants
into industrial processes is driven by the pressing need for sustainable solutions to address
tangible market challenges. Notably, the cosmetics industry exhibited the highest
number of patents related to the use of biosurfactants, underscoring its significant role in
advancing the adoption of these environmentally friendly agents. This trend highlights
the critical demand for sustainable alternatives in product formulations and underscores
the pivotal role of biosurfactants in fostering eco-innovation within the industry.
Perceptions Regarding Quality Management Systems of Moroccan Medical Laboratory Practitioners: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: El Feniche Mohammed , Gazzaz Hassane , El Omari Hajar , Mouhdi Karima EL , Arai Mounir , El Aatik Yassine , El Ouardi Abdelghani , Kharrazi Anass , Bouaiti El Arbi 
Published: December 2024

Background
The Quality Management System (QMS) is essential for guaranteeing the reliability of results in medical laboratories. This study explored the perceptions of medical laboratory practitioners in Morocco regarding the QMS.

Objective
This study aimed to explore the perceptions of medical laboratory professionals in Morocco regarding Quality Management Systems (QMSs), identify the main obstacles to their implementation, and analyze the socio-demographic factors influencing these perceptions.

Methods
This study used a cross-sectional quantitative design conducted in Morocco, involving 464 participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. The study used a scoring method to assess levels of perception and applied the chi-square (χ2) test and binary logistic regression to assess associations between variables.

Results
Over 90% of respondents recognized the benefits of QMS, but identified three main obstacles: an additional workload (53.66%), a significant financial cost (43.10%), and time-consuming implementation (45.47%). In addition, the results showed strong Pearson correlations between overall perception and age (p = 0.032), particularly in the 50-60 age group, where 54.17% expressed positive opinions. The binary logistic regression results indicated practitioners' perceptions to be influenced by age, gender, and profession.

Conclusion
The results highlighted the need to increase awareness of the importance of QMS among professionals as well as support laboratories in establishing a robust organizational framework to ensure effective management of resources and improve the integration of the QMS with other systems, such as the management information system and the external audit program.
Quantifying Similarities Between MediaPipe and a Known Standard to Address Issues in Tracking 2D Upper Limb Trajectories: Proof of Concept Study
Authors: Wagh Vaidehi , Scott Matthew W , Kraeutner Sarah N 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background
Markerless motion tracking methods have promise for use in a range of domains, including clinical settings where traditional marker-based systems for human pose estimation are not feasible. Artificial intelligence (AI)–based systems can offer a markerless, lightweight approach to motion capture. However, the accuracy of such systems, such as MediaPipe, for tracking fine upper limb movements involving the hand has not been explored.

Objective
The aim of this study is to evaluate the 2D accuracy of MediaPipe against a known standard.

Methods
Participants (N=10) performed a touchscreen-based shape-tracing task requiring them to trace the trajectory of a moving cursor using their index finger. Cursor trajectories created a reoccurring or random shape at 5 different speeds (500-2500 ms, in increments of 500 ms). Movement trajectories on each trial were simultaneously captured by the touchscreen and a separate video camera. Movement coordinates for each trial were extracted from the touchscreen and compared to those predicted by MediaPipe. Specifically, following resampling, normalization, and Procrustes transformations, root-mean-squared error (RMSE; primary outcome measure) was calculated between predicted coordinates and those generated by the touchscreen computer.

Results
Although there was some size distortion in the frame-by-frame estimates predicted by MediaPipe, shapes were similar between the 2 methods and transformations improved the general overlap and similarity of the shapes. The resultant mean RMSE between predicted coordinates and those generated by the touchscreen was 0.28 (SD 0.06) normalized px. Equivalence testing revealed that accuracy differed between MediaPipe and the touchscreen, but that the true difference was between 0 and 0.30 normalized px (t114=−3.02; P=.002). Additional analyses revealed no differences in resultant RMSE between methods when comparing across lower frame rates (30 and 60 frames per second [FPS]), although there was greater RMSE for 120 FPS than for 60 FPS (t35.43=−2.51; P=.03).

Conclusions
Overall, we quantified similarities between one AI-based approach to motion capture and a known standard for tracking fine upper limb movements, informing applications of such systems in domains such as clinical and research settings. Future work should address accuracy in 3 dimensions to further validate the use of AI-based systems, including MediaPipe, in such domains.