bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Correlation between cystoscopy findings and symptom severity in painful bladder syndrome
Authors: Palnitkar Devdatt Purushottam , Patankar Prakash , Patankar Suresh 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is characterized by persistent pelvic discomfort and urinary symptoms. Cystoscopy is frequently utilized to investigate bladder abnormalities in patients with PBS, particularly those presenting with persistent hematuria, refractory symptoms, or suspected bladder pathology.

Objective:
We aimed to evaluate the relationship between cystoscopy findings and symptom severity in patients with PBS.

Materials and Methods:
The study included 22 patients who underwent cystoscopy for PBS. Indications for the procedure included persistent hematuria, unrelenting symptoms, and suspected bladder pathology. Based on visual assessment, the cystoscopic findings were classified into three categories: normal, mild, and severe. Symptom severity was evaluated using a standardized symptom score questionnaire administered before treatment.

Results:
Of the 22 patients, 6 had normal cystoscopy findings, 14 exhibited mild changes, and 2 demonstrated severe changes. Symptom severity scores varied across the group, with no clear correlation between the severity of symptoms and cystoscopic findings. Notably, patients with severe symptoms often had normal or only mild changes on cystoscopy.

Conclusion:
No significant correlation was found between symptom severity and cystoscopy findings in PBS patients. This discrepancy may stem from the subjective nature of symptom scoring, the multifactorial origins of PBS symptoms, and the potential influence of functional disorders. Further research is warranted to identify additional factors influencing symptom severity in PBS.
A review of gut microbiota as a therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Ghosh Debosree , Ghosh Suvendu , Sharma Madhurima , Datta Sutapa 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain–gut axis, manifesting through both motor dysfunction and nonmotor symptoms. While several factors contribute to PD, the precise cause remains unknown. Research studies suggest that an altered gut microbiota (GM) plays a key role in PD pathophysiology. Gut dysbiosis compromises the integrity of the intestinal epithelium, increasing gastrointestinal permeability. This, in turn, activates the innate immune system, leading to systemic inflammation, whereas the adaptive immune system responds to bacterial proteins through cross-reactivity with human antigens. The altered GM promotes the accumulation of alpha-synuclein fibrils in the intestinal neural plexus, which are then transported to the central nervous system, driving the core pathological process of PD. This review focuses on the connection between gut dysbiosis, PD pathology, and current microbial-based therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, research into innovative approaches to modulate the GM and reinforce gut epithelial integrity is crucial to halting or slowing PD progression.
Navigating the digital dilemma: the impact of Internet addiction on social interaction among nursing students
Authors: Sharma Mudita R. , Gupta Manisha , Shiju Dolly John , Pareek Shatrughan 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
With 4.57 billion people actively using the Internet worldwide, concerns about Internet addiction disorder (IAD) and its effects on daily life have become increasingly significant. This study investigates the intricate relationship between Internet addiction and face-to-face communication, focusing on how excessive online engagement influences traditional social interactions. It examines the association between Internet addiction and social interaction among nursing students in today’s digitally driven world.

Materials and Methods:
A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from 128 nursing students using convenience sampling. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was employed to assess the severity of Internet addiction, whereas face-to-face social interactions were evaluated using a customized questionnaire.

Results:
The findings revealed a moderate level of Internet addiction among participants, with a mean IAT score of 45.7. A negative correlation (−0.32) was identified between IAT scores and the quality of face-to-face interactions, indicating that higher Internet addiction levels are associated with reduced interaction quality. Regression analysis further confirmed a significant negative correlation (−0.23) between IAT scores and the quality of social interactions. Although daily hours spent online demonstrated a positive but nonsignificant relationship (0.11) with interaction quality, a negative correlation (−0.17) was observed between the frequency of social media use and the quality of face-to-face interactions.

Conclusion:
This study underscores the significant impact of Internet addiction on face-to-face social interactions among nursing students. It emphasizes the need for targeted strategies to balance the benefits of digital connectivity with the preservation of meaningful interpersonal communication, providing valuable insights for future research and intervention.
Polymeric hydrogel nanoparticles in drug delivery and bioprinting technologies: a review
Authors: Ghosh Prasanta Kumar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Multiple kinds of hydrogel polymers, natural and synthetic, are known. Self-assembly and aggregation are their inherent properties. The diverse applications of hydrogel polymers, encompassing natural and synthetic varieties known for their water-swelling capabilities and biocompatibility, have been explored and summarized. Hydrogels are pivotal in medicine, particularly in drug delivery systems, and emerging three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technologies. Integrating nanoparticles into hydrogels enhances their functionality for targeted drug release and as components of bioinks used in bioprinting aimed at priming and replicating tissue and organ structures. Natural hydrogel polymers are favored for their biocompatibility characteristics in bioinks, while synthetic polymers and nanoparticles contribute to stronger mechanical properties and increased versatility. This study highlights the importance of the nanoparticle-based hydrogel polymer-entrapped drug substances for efficient use in tissue-specific delivery systems. It emphasizes the critical role of bioink development in advancing synthetic organ fabrication via the 3D bioprinting technology.
The Riemannian and symplectic geometry of the space of generalized Kähler structures
Authors: Apostolov Vestislav , Streets Jeffrey , Ustinovskiy Yury 
Published: December 2024

On a compact complex manifold

(M, J)

endowed with a holomorphic Poisson tensor

\pi_{J}

and a de Rham class

\alpha\in H^{2}(M, \mathbb{R})

, we study the space of generalized Kähler (GK) structures defined by a symplectic form

F\in \alpha

and whose holomorphic Poisson tensor is

\pi_{J}

. We define a notion of generalized Kähler class of such structures, and use the moment map framework of Boulanger (2019) and Goto (2020) to extend the Calabi program to GK geometry. We obtain generalizations of the Futaki–Mabuchi extremal vector field (1995) and the Calabi–Lichnerowicz–Matsushima result (1982, 1958, 1957) for the Lie algebra of the group of automorphisms of

(M, J, \pi_{J})

. We define a closed

1

-form on a GK class, which yields a generalization of the Mabuchi energy and thus a variational characterization of GK structures of constant scalar curvature. Next we introduce a formal Riemannian metric on a given GK class, generalizing the fundamental construction of Mabuchi–Semmes–Donaldson (1987, 1992, 1997) We show that this metric has nonpositive sectional curvature, and that the Mabuchi energy is convex along geodesics, leading to a conditional uniqueness result for constant scalar curvature GK structures. We finally examine the toric case, proving the uniqueness of extremal generalized Kähler structures and showing that their existence is obstructed by the uniform relative K-stability of the corresponding Delzant polytope. Using the resolution of the Yau–Tian–Donaldson conjecture in the toric case by Chen–Cheng (2021) and He (2019), we show in some settings that this condition suffices for existence and thus construct new examples.
Modifying the universe around us: the design act as transformative semiosis process .
Authors: Manna Tiziano 
Published: December 2024

Underlying the anthropocosmic conception of the philosopher Valery Nikolaevich Sagatovsky is the understanding of being as a unitary totality in which matter, soul and spirit are on an equal footing in terms of dignity and value. In this way, ontology, anthropology, theory of knowledge, axiology, ethics and aesthetics are harmonically unified in human activity with regard to the world and human beings themselves. This approach allows an overview of ideas about the world, human beings and the human-world relationship. The aim of the research is to step into an exploratory dimension of the human-world relationship and attempt to trace innovative directions of non-academic thinking. To look at design as a configuring act and a tool through which to modify the environment in which we live and which in turn modifies us (in a recursive way). Can the universe be considered as a complex system in which the natural and the artificial merge into a constantly changing, interactive, self-configuring phenomenological world? Can the artificial world, as the result of a project, with its own configuration, be considered a 'communicative artefact'?
Editorial
Authors: Moscoso-Sánchez David , Sánchez-García Raúl 
Published: December 2024

En enero de 2025 la revista cambiará de etapa. Los actuales co-editores, David Moscoso y Raúl Sánchez, daremos paso a un nuevo equipo de personas que nos sucederán en el empeño de mantener activa y con aire renovado la revista. El objetivo de este proyecto surgido en 2020, en el seno del Comité de Sociología del Deporte de la Federación Española de Sociología, para crear un espacio de reflexión y debate en torno al fenómeno deportivo desde las ciencias sociales, sigue vigente. La vocación es la misma: conectar, desde el rigor científico las principales teorías y corrientes de la sociología —pero también las propias de disciplinas afines (antropología, historia, psicología social, ciencias del deporte y filosofía política y moral)— con el debate intelectual de nuestro tiempo en torno al fenómeno deportivo. Y con ese propósito la revista ha estado abierta en todo este tiempo al conjunto de investigadores e investigadoras de las ciencias sociales, con independencia de su tipo de especialización. Igualmente, la revista continuará en su proceso de internacionalización en un mundo científico donde las editoriales anglosajonas son hegemónicas, si bien no están en la misma posición como España para establecer sinergias con Latinoamérica. Por esta razón, en la revista se publican contribuciones en castellano e inglés.
Using ASR Tools to Produce Automatic Subtitles for TV Broadcasting
Authors: Davitti Elena , Sandrelli Annalisa , Korybski Tomasz , Zou Yuan , Orasan Constantin , Braun Sabine 
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses the potential use of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) tools to produce intralingual subtitles for broadcasting purposes. Two different ASR tools were trialled by an international broadcaster to produce automatic subtitles for pre-recorded content in English and in Italian, a British talk show and a US feature film dubbed into Italian.
A study was commissioned to compare the performance of the two tools on the materials. Our evaluation focused on two key dimensions: the accuracy of the transcript and the readability of the subtitles. Accuracy was assessed quantitatively by using an adaptation of the NER and NTR models (Romero-Fresco & Martínez 2015, Romero-Fresco & Pöchhacker 2017), which focuses on ASR-generated errors and categorises them by error type (content- or form- related) and by level of severity (minor, standard and critical). Readability was assessed qualitatively by analysing text segmentation, namely line breaks and subtitle breaks. Our findings indicate that all the ASR outputs fell short of the 98% accuracy threshold expected in the broadcasting industry, although performance was notably better in English. Moreover, subtitle segmentation and timing were found to be relatively poor in the subtitles produced by both tools in both languages. Therefore, the ASR-generated subtitles from the samples provided by the broadcaster can only be considered an intermediate step. Substantial human input is required before the tools can be put to work (customisation) and after the ASR has generated the subtitles (human post-editing) to produce broadcast-ready subtitles.
Lay summary
This paper explores using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) tools to create intralingual subtitles (i.e. in the same language) for pre-recorded content. The study was commissioned by an international broadcaster to test two ASR tools for generating subtitles in English and Italian, covering a British talk show and a US film dubbed into Italian. The study compared the tools' performance, focusing on two dimensions, i.e. subtitles’ accuracy and readability. The former, i.e. accuracy, was measured using a model that enabled us to categorise and weigh errors generated by the ASR tools. The latter, i.e. readability, was measured by considering lines and subtitles breaks. The evaluation revealed that both tools fell short of the industry's expected 98% accuracy, especially in Italian. Additionally, subtitle segmentation and timing were found to be subpar in both languages. Consequently, substantial human involvement, including customisation and post-editing, is necessary to produce high-quality broadcast-ready subtitles.
Differential Cross-Sections and Energy Shifts in Electron-Atom Scattering Under Linearly Polarized Laser Fields
Authors: Bohora Raju , Yadav Kishori , Dhobi Saddam Husain 
Published: December 2024

This study investigates electron-atom scattering within linearly polarized laser field, employing the first-order Born approximation and perturbation theory for target dressing. The Hamiltonian integrates both unbound electron and atomic target in the laser field, with the electron's wavefunctions described by Gordon-Volkov waves. Elastic scattering for hydrogen atoms in various states (1s, 2s, 3s) is examined to determine differential cross-sections (DCS) and energy shifts. To study the nature of DCS and energy shifting, electric field strengths (1 to 4 a.u.), Bessel function orders (1 to 4), scattering angles (0 to 30 degrees) and laser energy (1.17 eV) are used in this research. Results indicate higher laser field strengths correlate with lower energy shifts, significantly impacting scattering dynamics, while DCS values decrease with increased scattering angles and higher Bessel function orders. The transitions involving higher orbital states show broader momentum ranges and smoother DCS decay. These findings elucidate the interplay between atomic structure, incident energy, and scattering characteristics, offering valuable insights for applications in plasma physics and materials science by aiding precise modeling of atomic interactions under varying conditions.

Received: 29 July 2024 | Revised: 13 September 2024 | Accepted: 13 December 2024

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Author Contribution Statement
Raju Bohora: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Visualization. Kishori Yadav: Validation, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Project administration. Saddam Husain Dhobi: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Visualization.
Laboratory evaluation of the feeding behavior of the generalist predatory mirid bug Tupiocoris cucurbitaceus (Hemiptera: Miridae) for the biological control of Phthorimaea absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Authors: Montiel Cáceres Rocío Isabel , Rocca Margarita , Luna María Gabriela 
Published: December 2024

The use of predatory insects has gained interest for reliable and environmentally safe pest management to control the South American tomato leafminer, Phthorimaea absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), a pest of tomato crops worldwide. Based on video tracking using EthoVision® software and static feeding multiple-choice tests, we report the prey-searching behavior and feeding preference of the Neotropical mirid bug Tupiocoris cucurbitaceus Spinola (Hemiptera: Miridae), a biological control agent of P. absoluta when presented with its eggs and other two prey species. T. cucurbitaceus exhibits generalist feeding behavior; the nymphs initially showed a preference for Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) nymphs but consumed more P. absoluta and Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) eggs after 24 h. T. cucurbitaceus males preferred T. vaporariorum throughout the experiment while females showed no preference for any prey. Furthermore, they did not cause significant damage to the leaves. The findings emphasize the importance of evaluating the simultaneous offer of multiple prey types to understand the effectiveness of biocontrol agents in the field. Overall, the research contributes valuable insights into the feeding habits of T. cucurbitaceus, supporting its potential as a biological control agent for P. absoluta in tomato crops.
Highlights:

Tupiocoris cucurbitaceusnymphs and adult of both sexes showed a generalist feeding behavior, with no clear prey-searching patterns across developmental stages.
Nymphs initially preferred whiteflies but consumed more lepidopteran eggs after 24 h, males preferred whiteflies throughout the experiment while females showed no preference for any prey.
Tupiocoris cucurbitaceusdid not leave marks on the leaf after performing phytophagy.
The study supports the potential of cucurbitaceusas a biological control agent for absoluta in tomato crops.
Pseudocereals dietary fiber. Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat fiber composition and potential prebiotic effect
Authors: D´ amaro Deborah , Scilingo Adriana , Sabbione Ana Clara 
Published: December 2024

Amaranth (Amaranthus), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), and quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) crops have limited production and agro-industrial development both in Argentina and globally. As the demand for functional ingredients and foods grows, developing products from these pseudocereals could offer substantial economic benefits. This study aims to analyze the dietary fiber content and composition of amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat, and to investigate the relationship between dietary fiber structure and its potential prebiotic effects. Gaining insights into these aspects would provide valuable information for developing foods based on these pseudocereals and could enhance their future applications in the food industry.
Highlights:

Pseudocereals have TDF levels similar to wheat, with varying fiber compositions.
Amaranth and quinoa have high IDF/SDF ratios, close to the ideal 3:1 balance.
Studies reveal pseudocereal fiber boosts beneficial microbes and SCFA production.
Pseudocereals offer evidenced prebiotic benefits but need more research for validation.
Amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat are promising functional food ingredients.
Impact of Medical Improvisation on Therapeutic Use of Self: A Randomized Controlled Waitlist Study
Authors: Selim Cynthia , Tsotsoros Jessica , Brown Catana , Jeffries Lynne , Ciro Carrie 
Published: December 2024

Importance: The application of interpersonal skills is considered therapeutic use of self, a pillar of occupational therapy practice, and a required competency for occupational therapy education (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2020). Medical improvisation (medical improv) uses the principles of improvisational theater to enhance professional competencies and shows promising results in health professions education (Gao et al., 2019).
Objective: To understand the effect of medical improv on occupational therapy students’ therapeutic use of self.
Design: A 6-wk randomized controlled waitlist trial.
Setting: Occupational therapy education.
Participants: A cohort of 36 occupational therapy students.
Intervention: Two 2-hr sessions of medical improvisation.
Outcomes and Measures: Standardized patients rated students’ therapeutic use of self with the Empathy and Clarity Rating Scale (Terregino et al., 2019), and students completed the Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self (SETUS; Yazdani et al., 2021). Data were analyzed using independent samples t tests and multivariate mixed-methods models.
Results: There was a significant difference between the intervention and waitlist control group in three SETUS subtests (modes, p = .004; traits, p = .04; total score, p = .03) and a significant interaction effect in SETUS modes (p = .03). The waitlist control group responded with comparable increases, and all participants demonstrated a significant increase in self-efficacy of therapeutic use of self after the medical improv intervention (p &lt; .001).
Conclusions and Relevance: These findings provide the first evidence for the positive effects of medical improv in building self-efficacy of therapeutic use of self in occupational therapy students.
Plain-Language Summary: Medical improvisation (medical improv) in health professions education uses the principles of theatrical improvisation to build the interpersonal skills of students. This study’s application of medical improv to occupational therapy education found significant change in students’ self-efficacy of therapeutic use of self. The inclusion of medical improv in occupational therapy education can better prepare students to build and maintain therapeutic relationships.
Teachers and Parents Readiness in Implementing the Learning Based on BDR for Early Childhood Education During the Covid-19 in Banda Aceh
Authors: Hayati Fitriah , Fitriani Fitriani , Nurtaini Ayi Teiri , Hanum Cut Fazlil , Salmiati Salmiati , Mutiawati Yenni , Oktariana Riza , Sari Dewi Yuni 
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted to see to what extent the success of online program and BDR to early childhood. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The result revealed that teachers and parents are not completely able to accommodate the needs and the development of children, because not all of the developmenta spects could be tested through the assignment but also required routine habituation and a supportive environment. The parents also stated the dificulties in controlling the online learning, due several things such as the level of understanding in early childhood program, sometimes parents also need to control some online classes at the same time also because of parents’ busyness with another job including those parents who work outside of home. Three of six parents stated that difficulties in doing the activities based on the school curriculum demands, this is because the parents have different eaducational background with the teachers who already have enough competency in early childhood program. The parents usually will follow the teachers’ directions and even the children also not involved because of parents’ busyness and want to finish the assignment that given by the teacher to the children and sent back to the teacher based on the deadline that has been set. Based on the result of research towards the teachers stated that they have difficulty in applying learning from home system (BDR). In terms of parents, they also experience the same thing. Low the understanding of the children development make parents are difficult to do the activities that could stimulate all aspects of child development like the teachers did at school.