bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of a nurse‐led, face‐to‐face health coaching intervention in enhancing activation and secondary outcomes of primary care users with chronic conditions
Authors: Moreno‐Chico Cibeles , Roy Callista , Monforte‐Royo Cristina , González‐De Paz Luis , Navarro‐Rubio Maria D. , Gallart Fernández‐Puebla Alberto 
Published: April 2021

AbstractPrevalence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity is rising, and it remains unclear what the best strategy is for activating people with chronic conditions in their self‐care. We designed a two‐group quasi‐experimental time series trial to examine the effectiveness of a nurse‐led, face‐to‐face, individually‐tailored health coaching (HC) intervention in improving patient activation and secondary outcomes (self‐efficacy, quality of life, anxiety and depression symptoms, medication adherence, hospitalization and emergency visits) among primary care users with chronic conditions. A total of 118 people with chronic conditions were recruited through a primary care center and allocated to either the intervention group (IG) (n = 58) or control group (CG) (n = 60). The IG received a nurse‐led individually‐tailored HC intervention involving 4–6 face‐to‐face multicomponent sessions covering six core activation topics. The CG received usual primary care. Data were collected at baseline, after the intervention (6 weeks after baseline for controls) and at 6 and 12 months from baseline. Compared with controls, the IG had significantly higher patient activation scores after the intervention (73.29 vs. 66.51, p = .006). However, this improvement was not maintained at follow‐up and there were no significant differences in secondary outcomes across the study period. HC may be an effective strategy for achieving short‐term improvements in the activation of primary care users with chronic conditions. Further studies with different methodological approaches are needed to elucidate how HC may improve and sustain changes in patient activation.
TGF‐β as a driver of fibrosis: physiological roles and therapeutic opportunities
Authors: Budi Erine H , Schaub Johanna R , Decaris Martin , Turner Scott , Derynck Rik 
Published: April 2021

AbstractMany chronic diseases are marked by fibrosis, which is defined by an abundance of activated fibroblasts and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix, resulting in loss of normal function of the affected organs. The initiation and progression of fibrosis are elaborated by pro‐fibrotic cytokines, the most critical of which is transforming growth factor‐β1 (TGF‐β1). This review focuses on the fibrogenic roles of increased TGF‐β activities and underlying signaling mechanisms in the activated fibroblast population and other cell types that contribute to progression of fibrosis. Insight into these roles and mechanisms of TGF‐β as a universal driver of fibrosis has stimulated the development of therapeutic interventions to attenuate fibrosis progression, based on interference with TGF‐β signaling. Their promise in preclinical and clinical settings will be discussed. © 2021 The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Comparison of the physicochemical, rheological, and mechanical properties of core and surface of polypropylene composite (GF50‐PP) plate fabricated by thermocompression process
Authors: Nikooharf Mohammad Hossein , Rezaei‐Khamseh Mojdeh , Shirinbayan Mohammadali , Fitoussi Joseph , Tcharkhtchi Abbas 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThe microstructural properties and rheological behavior of the long‐glass‐fiber‐reinforced polypropylene (GF50‐PP) composite produced by the compression molding process were studied and modeled. Composite plates of GF50‐PP with different thicknesses of 4, 12, and 24 mm have been used to study the effect of glass fiber distribution and various thicknesses on the properties of the core and the surface of the composites. Physicochemical characteristics and rheological behavior of the surface and the core of the plates have been compared. The effect of material sampling area on glass transition temperature, melting temperature, crystallization temperature, degree of crystallinity (Xc), and viscosity were analyzed. Mechanical tests have been carried out to assess the impact of the process parameters on the mechanical characteristics. The results showed that in the compression molding process, three competing parameters should be considered: the Xc, fiber accumulation, and presence of porosity. One can note that this study is applicable to present the relation or interaction between process, microstructure, and properties of the GF50‐PP composite prepared by the thermocompression method.
Tension pneumoperitoneum secondary to duodenal perforation presumptively due to the administration of meloxicam in a cat
Authors: Bernabe Alejandra , Valles Nuria , Echalecu Marina S. , Garrigos Alejandro , Agut Amalia 
Published: April 2021

AbstractA 4‐year‐old neutered domestic cat was presented with a history of vomiting, anorexia, lethargy and severe abdominal distension. The cat was hypothermic and hypotensive. It had received a week course of meloxicam. Abdominal radiographies revealed the presence of a very large volume of peritoneal gas associated loss in peritoneal serosal detail and gastric dilatation. The presumptive diagnosis was tension pneumoperitoneum and peritonitis caused, most likely, by a gastrointestinal perforation. Exploratory laparotomy confirmed the presence of a duodenum perforation. At the end of the surgery, the cat suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and died. Unfortunately, the post‐mortem examination was not allowed. Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum is a rare condition reported in cats. The incidence of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) induced by gastroduodenal perforation in cats has been reported in a few cases. In the cat reported here, the authors suspect that duodenal perforation was secondary to NSAID administration.
FIMP Dark Matter in Clockwork/Linear Dilaton extra-dimensions
Authors: Bernal Nicolás , Donini Andrea , Folgado Miguel G. , Rius Nuria 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
We study the possibility that Dark Matter (DM) is made of Feebly Interacting Massive Particles (FIMP) interacting just gravitationally with the Standard Model particles in the framework of a Clockwork/Linear Dilaton (CW/LD) model. We restrict here to the case in which the DM particles are scalar fields. This paper extends our previous study of FIMP’s in Randall-Sundrum (RS) warped extra-dimensions. As it was the case in the RS scenario, also in the CW/LD model we find a significant region of the parameter space in which the observed DM relic abundance can be reproduced with scalar DM mass in the MeV range, with a reheating temperature varying from 10 GeV to 109 GeV. We comment on the similarities of the results in both extra-dimensional models.
Early biomechanical outcome in patients with acetabular fractures treated using the pararectus approach: a gait and stair climb analysis study
Authors: Brand Andreas , von Rüden Christian , Probst Carina , Wenzel Lisa , Augat Peter , Perl Mario 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
Purpose
Patients with surgically treated acetabular fractures using extensive dissection of hip muscles demonstrate an incomplete biomechanical recovery and limited joint mobility during movement. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the early biomechanical outcome in a series of patients with acetabular fractures treated using the less invasive anatomical pararectus approach.

Methods
Eight patients (48 ± 14 years, BMI 25.8 ± 3 kg/m2) were investigated 3.8 ± 1.3 months after surgery and compared to matched controls (49 ± 13 years, BMI 26 ± 2.8 kg/m2). Trunk and lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during gait and stair climb were calculated. SF-12 and the Merle d’Aubigné score were used for functional evaluation. Statistical analysis was conducted using Mann–Whitney test and Student’s t test. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen’s d.

Results
No group differences for lower extremity kinematics during walking and stair climbing were found. During walking, patients showed significant reductions (p < 0.05) of the vertical ground reaction force (8%) and knee and hip extension moments (29 and 27%). Ipsilateral trunk lean was significantly increased by 3.1° during stair descend while reductions of vertical ground reaction force were found for stair ascend (7%) and descend (20%). Hip extension moment was significantly reduced during stair descend by 37%. Patients revealed acceptable SF-12 physical and mental component outcomes and a good rating for the Merle d’Aubigné score (15.9 ± 1.7).

Conclusion
Patients showed some biomechanical restrictions that can be related to residual deficits in weight bearing capacity and strength of the hip muscles. In contrast, an immediate recovery of mobility was achieved by preserving lower extremity and pelvic movement. Therefore, the pararectus approach can serve as a viable strategy in the surgical treatment of acetabular fractures.

Clinical trial
Trial registration number DRKS00011308, 11/14/2016, prospectively registered.
Fifty years of EPA science for air quality management and control
Authors: Miller Charles Andrew 
Published: April 2021

AbstractResearch and development has been a key part of the foundation for improvements in US air quality since the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 50 years ago. Although the scientific accomplishments and advances over the course of EPA’s history are often overshadowed by policy debates, much of the air pollution science and engineering we now consider to be routine did not exist when EPA was established. Many of the advances in air pollutant measurement, monitoring, modeling, and control were developed by EPA researchers or supported by EPA programs. The technical foundation built during EPA’s early years has since given the Agency the scientific ability to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected and emerging issues. Equally important, EPA also developed approaches to conducting and presenting science in policy settings to ensure that the science was as objective and complete as possible and was communicated effectively. A look back at some of the accomplishments of EPA scientists and engineers provides a reminder that the cumulative effect of continual, incremental advances can result in large and lasting benefits to society.
Water stress modifies canopy light environment and qualitative and quantitative yield components in two soybean varieties
Authors: Anda Angela , Simon Brigitta , Soós Gábor , Teixeira da Silva Jaime A. , Menyhárt László 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThe influence of three levels of water supply (unlimited (WW); water stress during flowering (RO); rainfed (P)) on radiation properties and yield of two soybean varieties (Sinara, Sin; Sigalia, Sig) were evaluated. Sin is considered to be tolerant to water stress. The effect of leaf area index, year, variety, and meteorological variables on evapotranspiration (ET) was analysed by hierarchical regression. This study attempted to identify how water supply affects the crop–light relationship between photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) transmission and radiation use efficiency (RUE), which were involved in qualitative and quantitative traits related to soybean production (biomass and yield attributes: seed yield, 1000-grain weight, oil and protein content). Unstandardized coefficients of air temperature (Ta) showed that a 1 °C increase in daily mean Ta induced a higher ET, on average 0.16 mm day−1. Soil moisture strongly affected sowing time. When averaged across three seasons at flowering, 97.7, 95.1 and 97.3% of incoming PAR were intercepted by the canopies of plants in WW, RO and P, respectively. The average extinction coefficient (k) and RUE pooled across both varieties were 0.42 and 1.32 g MJ PAR−1 for WW, and 0.46 and 0.98 g MJ PAR−1 for RO, respectively, compared with 0.44 and 1.15 g MJ PAR−1 for P. As expected, water treatment significantly affected all yield traits: RO decreased yield whereas WW increased yield compared to P. Practically, both varieties are suitable for cultivation under water stress during flowering but Sin showed greater yield under unlimited watering and rainfed conditions.
Diagnostic performance of the noninvasive prenatal FetoGnost RhD assay for the prediction of the fetal RhD blood group status
Authors: Legler Tobias J. , Lührig Sandra , Korschineck Irina , Schwartz Dieter 
Published: April 2021

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a commercially available test kit for noninvasive prenatal determination of the fetal RhD status (NIPT-RhD) with a focus on early gestation and multiple pregnancies.MethodsThe FetoGnost RhD assay (Ingenetix, Vienna, Austria) is routinely applied for clinical decision making either in woman with anti-D alloimmunization or to target the application of routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis (RAADP) to women with a RhD positive fetus. Based on existing data in the laboratory information system the newborn’s serological RhD status was compared with NIPT RhD results.ResultsSince 2009 NIPT RhD was performed in 2968 pregnant women between weeks 5 + 6 and 40 + 0 of gestation (median 12 + 6) and conclusive results were obtained in 2888 (97.30%) cases. Diagnostic accuracy was calculated from those 2244 (77.70%) cases with the newborn’s serological RhD status reported. The sensitivity of the FetoGnost RhD assay was 99.93% (95% CI 99.61–99.99%) and the specificity was 99.61% (95% CI 98.86–99.87%). No false-positive or false-negative NIPT RhD result was observed in 203 multiple pregnancies.ConclusionNIPT RhD results are reliable when obtained with FetoGnost RhD assay. Targeted routine anti-D-prophylaxis can start as early as 11 + 0 weeks of gestation in singleton and multiple pregnancies.
Die Vertiefte Überprüfung von Stauanlagen in Deutschland
Authors: Aufleger Markus , Knallinger Maximilian , Walter Alexander 
Published: April 2021

ZusammenfassungStauanlagen müssen dauerhaft überwacht werden. In Deutschland werden im Zuge der Vertieften Überprüfungen in einem Zeitabstand von etwa 10–20 Jahren mit einem vergleichsweise großen Aufwand alle sicherheitsrelevanten Nachweise und Fakten dieser Bauwerke erhoben und bewertet. Die Grundlagen hierfür sind in verschiedenen Normen und Regelwerken zu finden. Auf Basis ihrer Erfahrungen in verschiedenen Projekten werden von den Autoren grundlegende Informationen und aktuelle praktische Erfahrungen dargestellt. Anhand tabellarischer Zusammenstellungen und verschiedener Beispiele werden typische Fragestellungen bei diesen sehr detaillierten Prüfungen in verkürzter Form vorgestellt. Der Schwerpunkt dieser Veröffentlichung liegt auf der Vertieften Überprüfung von Talsperren. Es wird gezeigt, dass diese Untersuchungen einen sehr hohen Aufwand erfordern. Sanierungserfordernisse müssen im Zuge dieser Überprüfungen erkannt werden.
The Expressivist Objection to Nonconsensual Neurocorrectives
Authors: De Marco Gabriel , Douglas Thomas 
Published: April 2021

AbstractNeurointerventions—interventions that physically or chemically modulate brain states—are sometimes imposed on criminal offenders for the purposes of diminishing the risk that they will recidivate, or, more generally, of facilitating their rehabilitation. One objection to the nonconsensual implementation of such interventions holds that this expresses a disrespectful message, and is thus impermissible. In this paper, we respond to this objection, focusing on the most developed version of it—that presented by Elizabeth Shaw. We consider a variety of messages that might be expressed by nonconsensual neurointerventions. Depending on the message, we argue either that such interventions do not invariably express this message, that expressing this message is not invariably disrespectful, or that the appeal to disrespect is redundant.
Selenium, Selenoproteins, and Heart Failure: Current Knowledge and Future Perspective
Authors: Al-Mubarak Ali A. , van der Meer Peter , Bomer Nils 
Published: April 2021

AbstractPurpose of Review(Mal-)nutrition of micronutrients, like selenium, has great impact on the human heart and improper micronutrient intake was observed in 30–50% of patients with heart failure. Low selenium levels have been reported in Europe and Asia and thought to be causal for Keshan disease. Selenium is an essential micronutrient that is needed for enzymatic activity of the 25 so-called selenoproteins, which have a broad range of activities. In this review, we aim to summarize the current evidence about selenium in heart failure and to provide insights about the potential mechanisms that can be modulated by selenoproteins.Recent FindingsSuboptimal selenium levels (<100 μg/L) are prevalent in more than 70% of patients with heart failure and were associated with lower exercise capacity, lower quality of life, and worse prognosis. Small clinical trials assessing selenium supplementation in patients with HF showed improvement of clinical symptoms (NYHA class), left ventricular ejection fraction, and lipid profile, while governmental interventional programs in endemic areas have significantly decreased the incidence of Keshan disease. In addition, several selenoproteins are found impaired in suboptimal selenium conditions, potentially aggravating underlying mechanisms like oxidative stress, inflammation, and thyroid hormone insufficiency.SummaryWhile the current evidence is not sufficient to advocate selenium supplementation in patients with heart failure, there is a clear need for high level evidence to show whether treatment with selenium has a place in the contemporary treatment of patients with HF to improve meaningful clinical endpoints.Graphical abstract
Zur Revisionspraxis der VGR der Länder
Authors: Döhrn Roland 
Published: April 2021

ZusammenfassungDie Volkswirtschaftlichen Gesamtrechnungen der Länder werden oft als Erfolgsnachweis der Wirtschaftspolitik eines Bundeslandes herangezogen. Allerdings werden die Angaben im Laufe der Zeit erheblich revidiert, wodurch sich die Positionierung der Länder in einer „Wachstumsrangliste“ beträchtlich ändern kann. Der vorliegende Beitrag analysiert Revisionen der VGR der Länder im Zeitraum 2000 bis 2017. Er zeigt, dass die Angaben zum BIP kräftiger revidiert werden als die zum Arbeitsmarkt, so dass die daraus abgeleitete Produktivität im Zuge des Revisionsprozesses stark variiert. Besonders ausgeprägt sind die Revisionen aller Größen beim Baugewerbe. Alles in allem liefert die Evaluation der Revisionspraxis Hinweise, wie die Revisionen der VGR der Länder verringert werden könnten. So sollten den Angaben zum Arbeitsmarkt ein höheres Gewicht beigemessen, da sie weniger revisionsanfällig sind und besser einzelnen Regionen zugeordnet werden können. Zudem sollte die Produktivität als Kontrollgröße verwendet werden.
Set your mind on it: The mediating role of mindset in the relationship between a learning-from-error climate and work-related flow
Authors: Caniëls Marjolein C.J. , Adamska Katarzyna M. , van Oortmerssen Lise A. , van Assen Marcel F. 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThis study aims to investigate whether and how a learning-from-error climate is associated with work-related flow experiences by employees. Drawing on the tenets of Job Demands-Resources theory, we propose that this relationship is mediated by a work-related growth mindset. The study tests a mediation model by conducting structural equations modelling. Data were gathered in two waves from 159 employees within a Dutch financial organization. Results demonstrate that work-related mindset significantly mediates the relationship between a learning-from-error climate and work-related flow. In this study, we address the call for studies that empirically assess the influence of organizational climate on work-related flow in a multiwave study design. Specifically, we highlight the relevance of understanding how individual dispositions can shape the effects of a learning-from-error climate on work-related flow.
Congruence constructs as mediators of stereotypic image perceptions’ effect on student volunteering intention
Authors: Lindenmeier Jörg , Arnold Christian , Zogaj Adnan , Tscheulin Dieter K. 
Published: April 2021

AbstractThis study aims to analyze the effects of ideal and actual self-congruence and functional congruence on the volunteering intentions of university students. The empirical analysis is based on a sample of 735 students from universities in southwestern Germany. The current paper shows that stereotypic image perceptions (i.e., perceived warmth and competence) represent antecedents of the considered congruence constructs. Moreover, the study shows that actual self-congruence and functional congruence mediate the effect of perceived warmth and competence on the intention to volunteer. Ideal self-congruence did not mediate the effect of stereotypical image perceptions, nor did it have a direct effect on the willingness to take voluntary action. The study offers practical recommendations for nonprofit organizations, as well as avenues for future research based on its empirical findings.
Shape Perturbation of Grushin Eigenvalues
Authors: Lamberti Pier Domenico , Luzzini Paolo , Musolino Paolo 
Published: April 2021

AbstractWe consider the spectral problem for the Grushin Laplacian subject to homogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions on a bounded open subset of $${\mathbb {R}}^N$$

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. We prove that the symmetric functions of the eigenvalues depend real analytically upon domain perturbations and we prove an Hadamard-type formula for their shape differential. In the case of perturbations depending on a single scalar parameter, we prove a Rellich–Nagy-type theorem which describes the bifurcation phenomenon of multiple eigenvalues. As corollaries, we characterize the critical shapes under isovolumetric and isoperimetric perturbations in terms of overdetermined problems and we deduce a new proof of the Rellich–Pohozaev identity for the Grushin eigenvalues.
Spreading herbivore manure in livestock farms increases soil carbon content, while granivore manure decreases it
Authors: Curien Morgan , Issanchou Alice , Degan Francesca , Manneville Vincent , Saby Nicolas P. A. , Dupraz Pierre 
Published: April 2021

AbstractLivestock farming occupies 57% of agricultural area in France and has contrasting impacts on the environment. Studies have analyzed relations between livestock farming and soil organic carbon (SOC) content, but the influence of livestock farming on soils is difficult to perceive at a large scale. The objective of this study was to increase understanding of impacts of livestock farming on soils that receive livestock manure depending on different initial levels of SOC content, at cantonal level. To this end, we used French soil and agricultural databases to analyze relations between livestock farming practices and SOC content. We used statistical data calculated from the French soil test database for the periods 2000–2004 and 2010–2014. For livestock farming practices, we used data from the French agricultural census of 2000 and 2010, and for spreading of livestock manure, data from the French program to control pollution of agricultural origin (2002–2007) and data from the French Livestock Institute. The novelty of our large-scale analysis is to differentiate the origin of livestock manure (herbivore or granivore) and the type of crop on which it was spread (crops or grasslands). Statistical analysis was performed at the cantonal scale for France using the method of generalized least squares. We show for the first time that, at the national scale, spreading of livestock manure influences SOC content and dynamics significantly. Our results also show the importance of the nature of the manure; solid manure increases SOC content, unlike liquid manure. Spreading herbivore manure on crops increases SOC content, but spreading granivore manure may decrease it. Livestock manure spread on grasslands has no significant effect on SOC content, possibly due to under-representation of grassland soils in the soil database. These results demonstrate the importance of the complementary between crop and livestock to maintain soil ecosystem services, including soil fertility.