bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Trust is the engine of change: A conceptual model for trust building in health systems
Authors: Adam Mary B. , Donelson Angela 
Published: January 2021

AbstractWe examine trust at the theory level as an engine driving sustainable change. We propose a new measurable dimension of the trust construct: reciprocity. Cooperative reciprocal relationships are its building blocks, enabling stakeholders to ‘try out’ interactions with less risk, calibrating level of effort, time and emotional investment before continuing further. Reciprocity includes three measurable elements: common goals furthering equitable and healthier communities, mutual self‐interests and gratitude/indebtedness. We utilize a process model showing how these building blocks interrelate within a health systems context to jump‐start and sustain reciprocal relationships. Process models are valuable in addressing internal dynamics of human relationships in complex systems as a complement to factor‐ or variance‐based models. We applied theory by longitudinally tracking community health volunteers, examining reciprocity in close‐to‐the‐community health systems. These methods and application of theory have relevance to environments where institutional structures are open to multistakeholder‐driven innovation.
Winter Positive Cloud‐to‐Ground Lightning Flashes Observed by LMA in Japan
Authors: Wang Daohong , Zheng Dong , Wu Ting , Takagi Nobuyuki 
Published: January 2021

Using a lightning mapping array (LMA), we have observed 24 positive cloud‐to‐ground (CG) flashes occurred in three thunderstorm days. These flashes can be apparently grouped into 5 clusters according to their occurrence times. We have obtained the charge structures for both the individual flashes and clusters. It was found that 4 out of 5 clusters of positive CG flashes exhibited either inverter dipolar or tri‐polar charge structures. This result indicates that the high percentage of positive CG flashes in Hokuriku winter thunderstorms originated from the inverted charge structure rather than the various deformations of normal charge structures widely accepted in literatures. The flash positive charge appeared to distribute usually in a layer with its thickness of around 1 km, its horizontal area of more than 100 km2 and its bottom altitude of around 1–2 km above the ground. For each of the flash, we have also obtained its duration, length, duration before the first stroke and convex area. It was found that all flashes with a large peak return stroke current had short durations before their first return strokes. © 2021 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Integrated analysis of multi‐omics data on epigenetic changes caused by combined exposure to environmental hazards
Authors: Yu So Yeon , Koh Eun Jung , Kim Seung Hwan , Lee So Yul , Lee Ji Su , Son Sang Wook , Hwang Seung Yong 
Published: January 2021

AbstractHumans are easily exposed to environmentally hazardous factors in industrial sites or daily life. In addition, exposure to various substances and not just one harmful substance is common. However, research on the effects of combined exposure on humans is limited. Therefore, this study examined the effects of combined exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the human body. We separated 193 participants into four groups according to their work‐related exposure (nonexposure, toluene exposure, toluene and xylene exposure, and toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene exposure). We then identified the methylation level and long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) levels by omics analyses, and performed an integrated analysis to examine the change of gene expression. Thereafter, the effects of combined exposure to environmental hazards on the human body were investigated and analyzed. Exposure to VOCs was found to negatively affect the development and maintenance of the nervous system. In particular, the MALAT1 lncRNA was found to be significantly reduced in the complex exposure group, and eight genes were significantly downregulated by DNA hypermethylation. The downregulation of these genes could cause a possible decrease in the density of synapses as well as the number and density of dendrites and spines. In summary, we found that increased combined exposure to environmental hazards could lead to additional epigenetic changes, and consequently abnormal dendrites, spines, and synapses, which could damage motor learning or spatial memory. Thus, lncRNA MALAT1 or FMR1 could be novel biomarkers of neurotoxicity to identify the negative health effects of VOC complex exposure.
Ethanol toxicity in a dog due to gin‐soaked sloe berry (Prunus spinosa) ingestion
Authors: West Natalie , Rusbridge Clare 
Published: January 2021

AbstractA 10‐month‐old male Labrador retriever was presented for acute onset altered mentation and inability to walk. The dog was presented with a modified glasgow coma scale (MGCS) of 12 with tachycardia (148 bpm) and hypothermia (37°C). The dog had been normal the previous night then found semi‐comatose at the following morning. Investigations included haematology, biochemistry, C‐reactive protein, magnetic resonance imaging, urine toxicology and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Ten hours after being found the dog passed faeces containing a significant volume of berries. The owner later determined that 750 g of sloe berries soaked in gin were missing from the garden compost heap. Serum ethanol concentrations measured approximately 20 hours after the suspected consumption were 310 mgD/L. The dog was treated with intralipid, intravenous fluid therapy and paracetamol. He was neurologically normal (MGCS = 0) 24 hours later, following diagnosis and treatment. Differential diagnosis and management of the comatose dog and management of ethanol toxicity are discussed.
On the laboratory calibration of dielectric permittivity models for agricultural soils: Effect of systematic porosity variation
Authors: Pan Xicai , Han Yudi , Chun Kwok Pan , Zhang Jiabao , Ma Donghao , Gao Hongkai 
Published: January 2021

AbstractDielectric techniques are fundamental methods for measuring soil water content, and they commonly rely on the conventional laboratory calibration of the dielectric permittivity models between a dielectric constant and water content. As a non‐negligible factor, porosity has been constructed differently in some models as a calibration constant, but the systematic porosity variations during the laboratory model calibration and field applications are not yet well addressed. Based on time‐domain reflectometer laboratory calibration experiments, this study investigated this issue using three preestablished dielectric permittivity models: the Purdue calibration equation (American Society for Testing and Materials model [ASTM]), the complex refractive index model (CRIM), and a piecewise CRIM model (CRIMP). Results demonstrate that a generalized porosity constant used in the calibration would bring in additional structural bias compared with the calibration using variable porosities, and its magnitude varies with the model structure. The deviation of the generalized porosity constant can further amplify the structural bias of ASTM and CRIM for soils with low clay content, but it is insensitive for the soils with high clay content due to the overwhelming role of model structure error. Only the model CRIMP with a “perfect” model structure can effectively cope with the systematic porosity variation and keep a stable built‐in capability for estimating calibration constants from readily available soil data. These findings highlight ignoring porosity variation should not be taken for granted for calibrating and applying the preestablished models.
Supervisory control configurations design for nitrogen and phosphorus removal in wastewater treatment plants
Authors: Sheik Abdul Gaffar , Seepana Murali Mohan , Ambati Seshagiri Rao 
Published: January 2021

AbstractModel predictive control (MPC) and Fuzzy controllers are designed in a two‐level hierarchical supervisory control framework for control of activated sludge‐based wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) in order to efficiently remove nitrogen and phosphorus. Benchmark simulation model No.3 with a bio‐phosphorus (ASM3bioP) module is used as a working platform. The hierarchical control framework is used to alter the dissolved oxygen in the seventh reactor (DO7) to control ammonia. Lower‐level PI, MPC, and Fuzzy are used to control the nitrate levels in the fourth reactor (SNO4) by manipulating internal recycle (Qintr) and DO7 in the seventh tank by manipulating mass transfer coefficient (KLa7). MPC and Fuzzy are designed in the supervisory layer to alter the DO7 set‐point based on the ammonia composition in the seventh reactor (NH7). From the analysis, it is observed that the effluent quality is improved with a decrease in ammonia, TN, and TP. Though a little difference was observed in the cost for all the control strategies, a trade‐off is maintained between cost and percentage improvement of effluent quality. MPC‐MPC combination showed significant removal in ammonia and better effluent quality when compared to other control strategies.Practitioner points

Developed novel strategies in hierarchical configurations for better nutrient removal with optimal costs in an A2O process.
Lower level control strategies deals with dissolved oxygen in last aeration tank and nitrate in fourth anoxic tank (PI/MPC)
Higher level control strategy deals with ammonia in the last aeration tank (MPC/Fuzzy).
Average and violations of nutrient removal, economy and overall effluent quality for three weather conditions (Dry, Rain and Strom) are studied.
A trade‐off is observed between EQI and OCI.
Conversion of low-quality cotton to bioplastics
Authors: Rumi Shaida S. , Liyanage Sumedha , Abidi Noureddine 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe use of eco-friendly bioplastics has become a viable solution to reduce the accumulation of petrochemical products in the biosphere and to decrease microplastic contamination. In this study, we used low-quality cotton fibers that lack textile applications to prepare bioplastics. We dissolved cotton fibers inN,N-dimethylacetamide/lithium chloride (DMAc/LiCl) solvent system and converted cellulose solutions to strong, transparent, and flexible films through casting, gelation, regeneration, plasticization, and hot-pressing. Films were characterized using different analytical techniques to evaluate their physicochemical and mechanical properties. Compared to raw cotton cellulose, regenerated and hot-pressed cellulose films showed amorphous structures and excellent tensile characteristics. The physical and mechanical properties of cellulose films, such as deformation recovery, flexibility, homogeneity, elongation, and surface roughness, were significantly improved by means of plasticization and hot-pressing. Because glycerol plasticization increased the surface hydrophilicity of the films, plasma-induced surface grafting of oleic acid imparted hydrophobicity to cellulose films. This study presents a new avenue for using low-quality cotton fibers that are usually sold at a discounted price to produce value-added bioproducts for different applications.Graphic abstract
Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism: Third Generation Review
Authors: Hume Kara , Steinbrenner Jessica R. , Odom Samuel L. , Morin Kristi L. , Nowell Sallie W. , Tomaszewski Brianne , Szendrey Susan , McIntyre Nancy S. , Yücesoy-Özkan Serife , Savage Melissa N. 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThis systematic review describes a set of practices that have evidence of positive effects with autistic children and youth. This is the third iteration of a review of the intervention literature (Odom et al. in J Autism Dev Disorders 40(4):425–436, 2010a; Prevent School Fail 54(4):275–282, 2010b; Wong et al. inhttps://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/sites/autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/2014-EBP-Report.pdf; J Autism Dev Disorders 45(7):1951–1966, 2015), extending coverage to articles published between 1990 and 2017. A search initially yielded 31,779 articles, and the subsequent screening and evaluation process found 567 studies to include. Combined with the previous review, 972 articles were synthesized, from which the authors found 28 focused intervention practices that met the criteria for evidence-based practice (EBP). Former EBPs were recategorized and some manualized interventions were distinguished as meeting EBP criteria. The authors discuss implications for current practices and future research.
Comparison between superior vena cava ablation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation and standard pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with the cryoballoon technique
Authors: Overeinder Ingrid , Osório Thiago Guimarães , Călburean Paul-Adrian , Bisignani Antonio , Bala Gezim , Sieira Juan , Ströker Erwin , Al Houssari Maysam , Mojica Joerelle , Boveda Serge , Paparella Gaetano , Brugada Pedro , de Asmundis Carlo , Chierchia Gian-Battista 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Background
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) can be triggered by non-pulmonary vein foci, like the superior vena cava (SVC). The latter is correlated with improved result in terms of freedom from atrial tachycardias (ATs), when electrical isolation of this vessel utilizing radiofrequency energy (RF) is achieved.

Objectives
Evaluate the clinical impact, in patients with PAF, of the SVC isolation (SVCi) in addition to ordinary pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) by means of the second-generation cryoballoon (CB)

Methods
A total of 100 consecutive patients that underwent CB ablation for PAF were retrospectively selected. Fifty consecutive patients received PVI followed by SVCi by CB application, and the following 50 consecutive patients received standard PVI. All patients were followed 12 months.

Results
The mean time to SVCi was 36.7 ± 29.0 s and temperature at SVC isolation was − 35 (− 18 to − 40) °C. Real-time recording (RTR) during SVCi was observed in 42 (84.0%) patients. At the end of 12 months of follow-up, freedom from ATs was achieved in 36 (72%) patients in the PVI only group and in 45 (90%) patients of the SVC and PV isolation group (Fisher’s exact test p = 0.039, binary logistic regression: p = 0.027, OR = 0.28, 95%CI = 0.09–0.86). In survival analysis, SVC and PV isolation group was also associated with improved freedom from ATs (log-rank test: p = 0.017, Cox regression: p = 0.026, HR = 0.31, 95%CI = 0.11–0.87).

Conclusion
Superior vena cava isolation with the CB in addition to PVI might improve freedom from ATs if compared to PVI alone at 1-year follow-up.
Female Sexual Signaling in a Capital Breeder, the European Glow-Worm Lampyris noctiluca
Authors: Baudry Gautier , Hopkins Juhani , Watts Phillip C. , Kaitala Arja 
Published: January 2021

AbstractTheory predicts that because costs constrain female sexual signaling, females are expected to have a low signaling effort that is increased with passing time until mating is secured. This pattern of signaling is expected to result from females balancing the costs associated with a higher than optimal signaling effort and those costs associated with a low signaling effort that increase the likelihood of delayed mating. We tested whether this prediction applies in the common glow-worm Lampyris noctiluca (Coleoptera, Lampyridae), a capital breeding species in which females glow at night to attract males. Contrary to predictions, we found that the duration of female sexual signaling significantly decreased with time. Moreover, when females experienced multiple light/dark cycles within 24 h, both signaling duration and intensity significantly decreased. These results imply that females attempt to signal as much as possible at first, with the decrease in signaling duration and intensity likely being due to female resource depletion. Because in capital breeding females the costs of a delayed mating are likely greater than the costs of sexual signaling, females should mate as soon as possible and thus always invest into signaling as much as possible.
Morphological study of TNPO3 and SRSF1 interaction during myogenesis by combining confocal, structured illumination and electron microscopy analysis
Authors: Costa Roberta , Rodia Maria Teresa , Zini Nicoletta , Pegoraro Valentina , Marozzo Roberta , Capanni Cristina , Angelini Corrado , Lattanzi Giovanna , Santi Spartaco , Cenacchi Giovanna 
Published: January 2021

AbstractTransportin3 (TNPO3) shuttles the SR proteins from the cytoplasm to the nucleus. The SR family includes essential splicing factors, such as SRSF1, that influence alternative splicing, controlling protein diversity in muscle and satellite cell differentiation. Given the importance of alternative splicing in the myogenic process and in the maintenance of healthy muscle, alterations in the splicing mechanism might contribute to the development of muscle disorders. Combining confocal, structured illumination and electron microscopy, we investigated the expression of TNPO3 and SRSF1 during myogenesis, looking at nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments. We investigated TNPO3 and its interaction with SRSF1 and we observed that SRSF1 remained mainly localized in the nucleus, while TNPO3 decreased in the cytoplasm and was strongly clustered in the nuclei of differentiated myotubes. In conclusion, combining different imaging techniques led us to describe the behavior of TNPO3 and SRSF1 during myogenesis, showing that their dynamics follow the myogenic process and could influence the proteomic network necessary during myogenesis. The combination of different high-, super- and ultra-resolution imaging techniques led us to describe the behavior of TNPO3 and its interaction with SRSF1, looking at nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments. These observations represent a first step in understanding the role of TNPO3 and SRFSF1 in complex mechanisms, such as myogenesis.
Gender inequality, the welfare state, disability, and distorted commodification of care in Turkey
Authors: Atasü-Topcuoğlu Reyhan 
Published: January 2021

AbstractReforming care regimes to cover the care deficit and enhancing the marketization of care to promote individualism and gender equality have been on the European agenda since the 1990s. However, both implementation and results have been path-dependent. This study first underlines some specificities in the Turkish case—namely, the limited welfare state, a large shadow economy, gender roles, patriarchal backlash, Islamization, and neoliberalism, all of which receive little treatment in the welfare state literature. It then analyzes how these specificities interact in the construction of the care regime in Turkey, conceptualizing the outcome as distorted commodification of care—namely, the continuing ambiguity of care services despite these activities producing precarity and positional suffering for caregivers and recipients. Finally, the study provides concrete examples from the less studied topic of long-term disability care. It presents a perspective on Turkey that foregrounds the connections between gendered care imagery and case-specific qualities of the commodification of care shaped by the long-standing shadow economy, the outsourcing of disability services to for-profit private companies, and the introduction of the cash-for-care policy. The study analyzes the outcomes of distorted commodification of care under these conditions in Turkey vis-à-vis visibility, valuation of work, working conditions, and gender inequality.
‘Under construction’: everyday anxieties and the proliferating social meanings of China in Kenya
Authors: Kimari Wangui 
Published: January 2021

AbstractMuch has been said about the presence of China in Africa over the last fifteen years, with, for the most part, these discussions affirming either a ‘for’ or ‘against’ position. Working from a micro-level perspective, this ethnographic article looks at how the everyday associations of ‘China’ and ‘the Chinese’ in Kenya are increasing, engendering expansive signifiers that proliferate as Kenya's relationship with China deepens. Although I anchor this argument in the local discursive practices that shape the proposed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)–Westlands expressway, I trace how references to China and the Chinese expand beyond construction to take up social meanings that are continuously being assembled. Although the referents may seem unrelated in their diversity, I argue that they index wider local anxieties that de-centre China and re-centre the Kenyan government in practices that place the burdens of ‘development’ on the country's already burdened citizens.
Rewriting Bondage: Literacy and Slavery in a Qing Native Domain
Authors: Mueggler Erik 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe article examines legal plaints authored by the household slaves, bondsmen, bonded tenants, concubine, wife, sisters, and affines of the chieftain of a native domain in northern Yunnan Province, China in 1760. These kin and enslaved persons of the chiefly house were struggling over whether a slave baby should become the chieftain of this sprawling realm. The documents were preserved in the hereditary house of the native chieftain along with some 500 manuscripts in an indigenous script now called Nasu, which carried its own assumptions about what writing was and what it could do. I read the Chinese-language legal documents with an eye to the tradition of Nasu ritual writing. I argue that a group of bondsmen accused of rebelling against the chiefly household were actually seeking to preserve it by extending the ritualized tasks of writing ancestry and descent into the realm of Qing legal practice. This allows me to extend the first of two methodological suggestions: that the kinship of bondage and the bondage of kinship are best seen as participating reciprocally in a single field of relations. I then follow a group of domestic slaves as they travel to the administrative city and search for a litigation master to write up their own legal plaint. With this exercise, I propose a second methodological argument: that reading and writing are complex human skills, often partly available even to those who cannot use pen and paper, and involving the coordination of forms of textuality across different planes of inscription.
The value added of attachment theory, research, and intervention for US child care and early childhood education: Reflecting and carrying forward the legacy of Edward Zigler
Authors: Berlin Lisa J. 
Published: January 2021

AbstractEdward Zigler pioneered and insisted upon the integration of science, practice, and policy development to support vulnerable children and families, reduce poverty, and improve US wellbeing, writ large. His far-reaching scholarship in turn critically shaped developmental science and US policy in multiple areas. This review reflects upon Zigler's influence on US child care, Head Start, Early Head Start, and prekindergarten programs. It describes the integration of one major area of developmental science, the field of attachment theory, research, and intervention, with US child care and early childhood education programs and policy. The integration of attachment into these systems not only epitomizes Zigler's overarching canon but also has improved services and advanced attachment theory and research. Throughout the review, I suggest next steps for leveraging attachment theory, research, and intervention to improve US child care and early childhood education systems in ways that both reflect and carry forward the legacy of Edward Zigler.