bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Automatic barcode gap discovery reveals diverse clades of Rhipicephalus spp. and Haemaphysalis spp. ticks from small mammals in 'Asir, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alghamdi Samia Q. , Low Van Lun , Alkathiry Hadil A. , Alagaili Abdulaziz N. , McGarry John W. , Makepeace Benjamin L. 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Background: The ixodid tick genera Rhipicephalus and Haemaphysalis contain several species of medical and/or veterinary importance but their diversity in some regions of the world remains underexplored. For instance, very few modern studies have been performed on the taxonomy of these genera on the Arabian Peninsula.Methods: In this study, we trapped small mammals in the 'Asir Mountains of southwest Saudi Arabia and collected tick specimens for morphological examination and molecular barcoding, targeting three mitochondrial loci: coi, 16S rRNA and 12S rRNA.Results: We obtained a total of 733 ticks (608 Haemaphysalis spp. and 125 Rhipicephalus spp.) from 75 small mammal hosts belonging to six species. All tick specimens were immature except for nine adults recovered from a hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus). Morphologically, the Rhipicephalus ticks resembled Rhipicephalus camicasi but the Haemaphysalis ticks showed differences in palp morphology compared with species previously described from Saudi Arabia. Phylogenetic analysis and automatic barcode gap discovery identified a novel clade of Rhipicephalus sp. representing most of the nymphs. This was most closely related to Rhipicephalus leporis, Rhipicephalus guilhoni, and the tropical lineage of R. sanguineus. The adult ticks and a small proportion of nymphs clustered with R. camicasi sequences from a previous study. Finally, the Haemaphysalis nymphs formed two distinct clades that were clearly separated from all reference sequences but closest to some African species.Conclusions: This high level of tick diversity observed in a single study site of only ~170 km2, on a relatively small number of hosts, highlights the potential for new tick species to be discovered on the Arabian Peninsula.
Integrated control of river and pond water as an exposure source to urogenital schistosomiasis of rural inhabitants in southern Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Houmsou Robert Soumay , Wama Emmanuel Binga , Agere Hemen , Uniga John Ador , Bingbeng John Bwamto , Jerry Jerry Timothy , Azuaga Paul , Amuta Elizabeth Une , Kela Santaya Larit 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The study investigated the infection level and behavioural factors exposing rural inhabitants to urogenital schistosomiasis in Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria. Filtration technique determined Schistosoma haematobium eggs from urine samples. Questionnaires collected socio-demographic characteristics and ponds/rivers/streams’ behavioural attitudes of participants. An infection of 41.1% was found. Sufa significantly had the highest infection (62.5%) (χ2 = 32.34, p = 0.001) as well as the age groups 1–10 years (47.2%) and 11–20 years (49.6%) (χ2 = 33.83, p = 0.001). Participants with non-formal education and farmers, respectively, had higher infection (45.7%) (χ2 = 12.08, p = 0.001) and (48.5%) (χ2 = 5.42, p = 0.020). Inhabitants who played in ponds/rivers/streams during dry season as well as those with non-formal education and farmers were more predisposed to infection with respective crude odds ratio (cOR) of 0.92 (%95CI: 0.81–1.50; p = 0.043), 0.55 (%95CI: 0.38–0.77; p = 0.001) and 0.80 (%95CI: 0.33–1.41; p = 0.002). Inhabitants were infected according to their wards as well as their age groups, education level, occupation level and behavioural activities. The federal and state governments should embark on public health education and control of the disease.
Efectos de diferentes niveles de proteína y aminoácidos azufrados en el rendimiento productivo de gallinas ponedoras
Authors: Arquiñego-Alderete Edwin Gustavo , Cantaro-Segura Jose Luis , Cumpa-Gavidia Marcial Estanislao 
Published: April 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue evaluar el efecto de tres niveles de proteína (15,0 %, 16,5 % y 18,0 %) y tres niveles de aminoácidos azufrados (0,71 %, 0,78 %, 0,86 %) sobre el comportamiento productivo y calidad de los huevos en gallinas. Se emplearon 216 gallinas de postura de la línea Hy-Line Brown de 25 semanas de edad, en la que los nueve tratamientos fueron distribuidos en un diseño completamente al azar con un arreglo factorial de 3 × 3, con una duración del experimento de 12 semanas. La mayor producción de huevos fue registrada en las aves alimentadas con 18,0 % de proteína bruta (PB), mientras que el mayor peso de huevo fue obtenido con 15,0 % de PB. La mayor ganancia de peso se obtuvo con las dietas que contenían 16,5 % de PB. A excepción de la ganancia de peso, no se observaron efectos significativos (p > 0,05) de los niveles de metionina + cistina sobre los factores estudiados, donde la mayor ganancia de peso se obtuvo con el nivel de metionina + cistina de 0,86 %. Las mayores retribuciones económicas se obtuvieron con los niveles de proteína y aminoácidos azufrados de 16,50 % y 0,71 % o 15,00 % y 0,86 %, respectivamente.
User Perspectives of Diet-Tracking Apps: Reviews Content Analysis and Topic Modeling
Authors: Zečević Mila , Mijatović Dejan , Kos Koklič Mateja , Žabkar Vesna , Gidaković Petar 
Published: April 2021

Background
The availability and use of mobile apps in health and nutrition management are increasing. Ease of access and user friendliness make diet-tracking apps an important ally in their users’ efforts to lose and manage weight. To foster motivation for long-term use and to achieve goals, it is necessary to better understand users’ opinions and needs for dietary self-monitoring.

Objective
The aim of this study was to identify the key topics and issues that users highlight in their reviews of diet-tracking apps on Google Play Store. Identifying the topics that users frequently mention in their reviews of these apps, along with the user ratings for each of these apps, allowed us to identify areas where further improvement of the apps could facilitate app use, and support users’ weight loss and intake management efforts.

Methods
We collected 72,084 user reviews from Google Play Store for 15 diet-tracking apps that allow users to track and count calories. After a series of text processing operations, two text-mining techniques (topic modeling and topical n-grams) were applied to the corpus of user reviews of diet-tracking apps.

Results
Using the topic modeling technique, 11 separate topics were extracted from the pool of user reviews. Most of the users providing feedback were generally satisfied with the apps they use (average rating of 4.4 out of 5 for the 15 apps). Most topics referred to the positive evaluation of the apps and their functions. Negatively rated topics mostly referred to app charges and technical difficulties encountered. We identified the positive and negative topic trigrams (3-word combinations) among the most frequently mentioned topics. Usability and functionality (tracking options) of apps were rated positively on average. Negative ratings were associated with trigrams related to adding new foods, technical issues, and app charges.

Conclusions
Motivating users to use an app over time could help them better achieve their nutrition goals. Although user reviews generally showed positive opinions and ratings of the apps, developers should pay more attention to users’ technical problems and inform users about expected payments, along with their refund and cancellation policies, to increase user loyalty.
Reasons for Students’ Absenteeism from Lectures in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria: The Students’ Views
Authors: Amukahara Joy Egede Bernadette , Bivwiere Asabor Mary 
Published: April 2021

Students’ absenteeism from lectures in tertiary institutions is a universal phenomenon which apparently transcends beyond countries, institutions and course disciplines. This study explored the views of 156 students from Colleges of Education, Polytechnic and Universities from Delta and Edo States on the reasons for their absenteeism from lectures. A survey research design and a 20-item Likert questionnaire were used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS-23 computer package. The results showed the following, as strong reasons for absenteeism from lectures.Poor students’ personal dispositions (e.g., laziness/lack of self-motivation to study, X = 3.13: emotional trauma, X = 3.13).Societal problems (e.g. dependence on examination mal-practice and bribery for success in examinations, X = 3.12). Health Issues (e.g., Sickness/weakness, X = 3.09).Lecturer-factors (e.g., boring teaching methods X = 3.04).Peer pressure, (e.g., distracting peer influences X = 3.03).Poverty related factors (e.g., hunger and lack of food X = 2.80).v Environmental factors (e.g., availability of the course materials in the library/internet sources X = 2.64).The results further suggested that gender and age-range of students had no influence on their views. Recommendations are based on comprehensive ideas that are humanistic, technical and employ digital technology.
Рец.: Yu. Ishihama, M. Tachibana, R. Kobayashi, T. Inoue. The Resurgence of «Buddhist Government»: Tibetan-Mongolian Relations in the Modern World. Osaka: Union Press, 2019, 242 + xiv pp.
Authors:   Institute of Oriental Sciences of the RAS (12, Rozhdestvenka St., Moscow 108031, Russian Federation), Kuzmin Sergius L. 
Published: April 2021

В последние годы наблюдается рост тибетологических исследований. В Японии такие исследования ведутся уже давно. Их результаты были опубликованы в основном на японском языке. В связи с этим появление обобщающей книги на английском представляет особый интерес. Данная монография посвящена анализу ряда вопросов международных отношений Тибета, Монголии, империи Цин, России, США и Японии. Книга содержит благодарности, заметки по транслитерации тибетских и китайских слов, списки иллюстраций и таблиц, данные об авторах, введение, девять глав, глоссарий, библиографию, индекс и приложения. Во «Введении» (автор — Ю. Исихама) дан краткий обзор становления школы тибетского буддизма Гэлуг и ее влияния на монголов. Отмечается, что в XVI в. эта школа быстро распространилась по восточному Тибету и среди халха-монголов, а в XVII в. — также среди маньчжуров; в источниках относительно тибетских, монгольских и маньчжурских аристократов часто используется термин «буддийское правительство», или «буддийское правление» (англ. Buddhist government). Так автор переводит тибетское сочетание чойсид, соответствующие ему монгольское төр шашин и маньчжурское доро шажин. По смыслу и контексту это верно. Но точный перевод с тибетского означает лишь «религиозное (дхармическое), мирское (политическое)», а точный перевод с монгольского — «религия (Дхарма), государство (власть)». Теократическое правление в Тибете обозначалось как чой сид ньи дан Chos srid gnyis ldan («[владеющий] религиозным (дхармическим) и мирским»), в Монголии — шашин төрийг хослон баригч («держащий вместе религию (Дхарму) и государство (власть)»).
Multisource data integration for groundwater prospecting in Precambrian shear zones, Espírito Santo State (Southeastern Brazil)
Authors: Hartwig Marcos Eduardo , Moreira César Augusto , De Melo Marilane Gonzaga 
Published: April 2021

The Precambrian metamorphic rocks in the southern region of the Espírito Santo State(southeastern Brazil) is intercepted by ductile and brittle/ductile shear zones over which towns like Guaçuí, Marechal Floriano and Domingos Martins were established. In the years of 2014 to 2016 the Espírito Santo State faced the worst drought in the past 80 years. In situations like that, the only source of fresh water available is underground. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to integrate multisource data for groundwater prospecting and management. The study area comprises the central sectors of the Guaçuí and Batatal shear zones. Methodology involved the interpretation of stereo-pairs for the identification of lineaments, electrical resistivity surveys and geological fieldwork. The results were tentatively validated with available groundwater well production data. Six resistivity profiles with a total length of 2,400 m were surveyed and 15 outcrops were described across these structures. Results have shown that the structural framework of the shear zones is predominantly made of NW to NNW and NE to NNE-trending lineaments. The former is related to brittle tectonics and the latter coincides with the ductile Precambrian fabric of the crystalline basement rocks. A near-surface porous aquifer regarded to the regolith and recent unconsolidated sedimentary deposits presenting resistivity values < 1,372 Ohm.m and depths < 30 m have good potential for groundwater storage. However, results arenot conclusive about the hydrogeological significance of tectonic structures for groundwaterprospection in the study area.
Actitudes de estudiantes de enfermería respecto al consumo de alcohol
Authors: Díaz Heredia Luz Patricia , Penagos Cubillos Luis Fernando , Castañeda Casadas Angie Mabel , Rodríguez Silva Leidy Verónica , Zambrano Amado Cristian Ernesto 
Published: April 2021

Introducción. En el año 2016, 3 millones de personas murieron en el mundo por el consumo nocivo de alcohol, siendo uno de los cuatro factores de riesgo modificables para desarrollar enfermedades no transmisibles. La identificación de las actitudes de los enfermeros frente a las bebidas alcohólicas puede predecir el nivel de impacto que tendrán los cuidados brindados al paciente. El Objetivo del estudio fue describir las actitudes de estudiantes de último año de enfermería, sobre el alcohol, el alcoholismo y las personas con alcoholismo en una Universidad de Bogotá. Material y Método. Estudio descriptivo transversal. Muestra censal de 100 estudiantes de una universidad pública de la ciudad de Bogotá. Instrumento utilizado: Escala de Atitudes frente ao Álcool, ao Alcoolismo e ao Alcoolista - EAFAA, y un cuestionario de caracterización sociodemográfica y académica. Utilización del programa Microsoft Excel. Se contó con el aval del Comité de Ética de la institución. Resultados. 91% de los participantes del estudio presentan actitudes positivas. Actitudes negativas se registraron al considerar la etiología del alcoholismo como causada por la persona.Los estudiantes con formación presentaron actitudes más positivas (3,38). Conclusiones. Las actitudes positivas pueden desencadenar una mejor atención en el cuidado ofrecido por la población en estudio. La formación sobre el alcoholismo es fundamental para mejorar las actitudes de los enfermeros en esta área.
Aplicación del proceso enfermero según teorías y modelos en el potencial donante: estudio de caso
Authors: Ramírez Palma Antonio , Freire Vicencio Ruddy 
Published: April 2021

La muerte encefálica es el cese irreversible en la función de estructuras neurológicas, intracraneales, lo que supone un compromiso neurológico que requiere de cuidados específicos en unidades de mayor complejidad donde el profesional de enfermería debe considerar en su quehacer cuidados fundamentales en el soporte no solo hemodinámico, sino también que involucren a la familia y entorno, los cuales son ejecutados tanto de forma independiente como en conjunto de la acción médica e influyen en la toma de decisiones de la familia.El objetivo del presente estudio de caso se basa en desarrollar un proceso de enfermería en una unidad de cuidados intensivos en una persona con diagnóstico de Muerte Encefálica, basado en teorías y modelos que sistematicen el cuidado y que permitan fundamentar la práctica clínica.Para realizar la valoración se utilizaron como referentes la teoría de las necesidades básicas humanas de Virginia Henderson y la teoría del final de la vida de Cornelia Ruland y Shirley Moore. El establecimiento de diagnósticos fueplanteado mediante el formato NANDA, los indicadores fueron descritos según criterios de resultados NOC y las intervenciones según formato NIC.El profesional de enfermería es clave para la humanización de los cuidados al final de la vida, donde se debe de considerar no solo a la persona sino también a familia y entorno. La elaboración de un plan de cuidados basado en un modelo teórico de enfermería permitirá fortalecer el cuidado integral del binomio familia/paciente.
Rural Educational Institutions of Western Siberia in End of 19<sup>th</sup> — Beginning of 20<sup>th</sup> Centuries: Sanitary and Hygienic Conditions
Authors: Zverev V. A. , Tatarnikova A. I. 
Published: April 2021

The study is devoted to the study of the problem of the sanitary-technical and hygienic state of school buildings and premises during the period of intensive development of the network of educational institutions in the West Siberian region in the late 19th — early 20th centuries. The purpose of the work is to characterize the conditions for the functioning of rural educational institutions in a remote province, to show their influence on the implementation of the educational process in the designated period. The authors consider the measures taken by the authorities, medical representatives, teachers and community activists to improve the learning environment for students in educational institutions. Considering such characteristics of the functioning of educational institutions as the presence / absence of their own building, floor area for each student, air composition, the ratio of the area of windows as conductors of light to the floor area, water supply sources, heating, ventilation, location and number of latrines (toilets), the frequency and methods of cleaning school premises, the most com-mon diseases of schoolchildren. The conclusion is made about positive shifts in the organization of medical and sanitary supervision of schools, manifested in the organization of periodic audits of schools (their compliance with the current spatial planning and sanitary requirements was checked), intensification of efforts to update school furniture and its repair, as well as sanitary and hygienic education of students.
22. Environmental Degradation in the Pursuit of Profit: Evaluation of Solar Panel Installation at the Queen’s University Biological Station and its Impact on Wildlife and Research
Authors: Szenteczki Mark , Rueckwald Megan , Serdetchnaia Anna , Trick Sarah , Zeng Diana 
Published: April 2021

Queen’s University intends to install a 10 megawatt ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array on 80-110 acres of Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) land. The installation is proposed for Bracken Tract, a QUBS property that is an important habitat and breeding area to several threatened populations. For instance, certain bird populations inhabiting Bracken Tract have been the focus of numerous long-term studies, some of which are ongoing. The QUBS portion of the proposed solar project will account for ~90% of the solar energy Queen’s University anticipates producing. The project is expected to generate 2.5-4.7 million dollars in annual revenue under a Feed-In-Tariff pricing schedule. This not only provides a long-term financial profit, but also reaffirms Queen’s University as a national leader with a commitment to sustainability. Despite the additional revenue and contribution to the Queen’s Carbon Management Strategy, the proposed project will require the disruption of natural habitats and associated research. Combined with a lack of financial benefit to QUBS, this project has the potential to depreciate QUBS’ unique presence in the research community. This analysis will use environmental assessment tools, consult with stakeholders, and perform a comprehensive literature review, in order to identify and resolve potential issues with the proposed solar project. Mitigation strategies and possible solutions will be explored – such as bird relocation plans or alternate solar farm layouts – to abate anticipated problems as well as ensure the proposed solar farm is environmentally sustainable and financially responsible.
Desigualdade racial no mercado de trabalho formal brasileiro
Authors: Silva Lucas Adriano , Faria Antônio Cláudio Lopes de , Teixeira Evandro Camargos 
Published: April 2021

O acesso ao mercado de trabalho apresenta diversas discrepâncias a depender das características dos trabalhadores. Assim, o objetivo desse trabalho é analisar o efeito da cor/raça na probabilidade dos indivíduos estarem inseridos no mercado de trabalho formal. Como a cor/raça é uma característica sem relação com a produtividade, possíveis diferenças observadas sobre tal probabilidade podem estar relacionadas a discriminação. Para a consecução do estudo, foram estimados modelos de escolha qualitativa Probit, avaliados a partir da curva ROC, sendo posteriormente elaborados diferentes Cenários para homens e mulheres sobre a probabilidade dos mesmos trabalharem formalmente mediante suas características. A base de dados utilizada correspondeu aos microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD) de 2015. Os resultados demonstram que existem diferenças no acesso ao mercado de trabalho formal entre indivíduos brancos e não brancos tanto para homens quanto para mulheres. Esses resultados apontam para a necessidade de elaboração de políticas públicas que reduzam as disparidades verificadas a partir da cor/raça dos indivíduos.
Drogadição: o que lemos na revista?
Authors: Ribeiro-Andrade Erica  Henrique , Alberico Gabriela Fagundes Altoé , Silva Pedro Henrique de Almeida , Freitas Millena Gomes Mambreu de 
Published: April 2021

A intenção desta pesquisa é o de apresentar a avaliação do perfil das informações sobre drogadição veiculadas na Revista VEJA, tentando compreender a forma de produção de subjetividades nas mesmas. Analisou-se todas revistas VEJA publicadas nos últimos três anos, compreendendo as edições de janeiro de 2016 até julho de 2019. Era fundamental que a matéria publicada apresentasse informações de qualquer tipo sobre drogas, drogadição ou estudos envolvendo substâncias químicas ilícitas. Quanto as drogas lícitas, à exceção de matérias sobre álcool e tabaco, manteve-se na amostra somente os estudos que associavam as substâncias à uma realidade de dependência. Ao final da aplicação destes filtros, vinte e oito matérias foram localizadas, lidas na íntegra e organizadas numa tabela contendo a data e a edição da revista, o título da matéria e a ideia central apresentada. Desenvolveu-se uma análise de cada uma das matérias associadas aos analisadores. Foi possível confirmar a ideia de uma imagem negativa do uso de substâncias químicas no imaginário social. Destaca-se o fato de que as publicações sobre as celebridades em sua relação com as drogas ganham maior proeminência do que matérias sobre prevenção ou tratamento. As menções ao cigarro eletrônico expressavam tanto benefícios do uso por um viés de redução de danos, quanto os malefícios do uso e a possibilidade de desenvolvimento de novas adicções. Todavia a completa inexistência de matérias sobre as diversas modalidades de tratamento e reabilitação do sujeito drogadicto, pode indicar, ainda que não exclusivamente, uma negligência deste importante veículo de informação.