bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Molecular connectivity studies in neurotransmission: a scoping review
Authors: Severino Mario , Peretti Débora Elisa , Bardiau Marjorie , Cavaliere Carlo , Doyen Matthieu , Gonzalez-Escamilla Gabriel , Horowitz Tatiana , Nørgaard Martin , Perez Jhony Alejandro Mejia , Perovnik Matej , Rullmann Michael , Steenken Dilara , Talmasov Daniel , Tang Chunmeng , Volpi Tommaso , Xu Zhilei , Bertoldo Alessandra , Calhoun Vince D. , Caminiti Silvia Paola , Di Xin , Habeck Christian , Jamadar Sharna , Perani Daniela , Sala Arianna , Sossi Vesna , Yakushev Igor , Pereira Joana B. , Veronese Mattia 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Purpose: Positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) are essential molecular imaging tools for the in vivo investigation of neurotransmission. Traditionally, PET and SPECT images are analysed in a univariate manner, testing for changes in radiotracer binding in regions or voxels of interest independently of each other. Over the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in the so-called molecular connectivity approach that captures relationships of molecular imaging measures in different brain regions. Targeting these inter-regional interactions within a neuroreceptor system may allow to better understand complex brain functions. In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of molecular connectivity studies in the field of neurotransmission. We examine the expanding use of molecular connectivity approaches, highlighting their applications, advantages over traditional methods, and contributions to advancing neuroscientific knowledge.Methods: A systematic search in three bibliographic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus on July 14, 2023, was conducted. A second search was rerun on April 4, 2024. Molecular imaging studies examining functional interactions across brain regions were included based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results: Thirty-nine studies were included in the scoping review. Studies were categorised based on the primary neurotransmitter system being targeted: dopamine, serotonin, opioid, muscarinic, glutamate and synaptic density. The most investigated system was the dopaminergic and the most investigated disease was Parkinson’s disease (PD).Conclusions: This review highlighted the diverse applications and methodologies in molecular connectivity research, particularly for neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders. Molecular connectivity research offers significant advantages over traditional methods, providing deeper insights into brain function and disease mechanisms. As the field continues to evolve, embracing these advanced methodologies will be essential to understand the complexities of the human brain and improve the robustness and applicability of research findings in clinical settings.
Credit Risk and Performance of Vietnamese Banks
Authors: Vu Tuan Anh 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

The study aimed to empirically investigate the effect of credit risk on the financial performance of Vietnamese banks. Secondary data was collected from the 15 commercial banks in the country over a 8-year period from 2014 to 2021. The study utilized nonperforming loans, capital adequacy ratio, impaired loan reserve, and loan impairment charges as indicators of credit risk, with return on assets serving as the measure of financial performance. Data analysis was conducted using a balanced panel data regression model, and the findings indicate that nonperforming loans and capital adequacy significantly influence the financial performance of Vietnamese commercial banks. Therefore, controlling credit risk is essential for maintaining bank financial performance.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards the risk of zoonotic diseases, wildlife trade, and wildlife consumption in Latin America: A One Health mixed-method study protocol
Authors: Kuhn Caroline , Pires Luciana Salini Abrahão , Burrone María Soledad , Vásquez-Almazán Carlos Roberto , Radon Katja , Soto María Teresa Solis 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

The emergence and transmission of zoonotic diseases is a critical global challenge. Deforestation, land use changes, and urbanization have led to increased human-wildlife interactions, raising the likelihood of pathogen spillover. Wildlife trade, including handling and consumption, contributes significantly to this risk. This study aims to identify knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards zoonotic disease risks, wildlife trade, and consumption among rural and urban populations in Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala and Brazil, including indigenous communities.
Using a mixed-methods approach, the study included a quantitative KAP survey with 3600 interviewees, qualitative in-depth interviews with 15 key actors and 6 focus group discussions to develop targeted educational interventions within the communities.
This study's mixed-methods design provides quantitative baseline information, as well as qualitative context and depth, allowing for comprehensive insights into KAP in the communities in Latin America. To address the complex interplay of human, animal, and environmental factors, the One Health approach is applied with a focus on international and interdisciplinary collaboration. The participatory approach promotes mutual ownership and sustainability of public health interventions.
Impact of Cataract Surgery on the Risk of Conversion from Dry to Neovascular Age- related Macular Degeneration in the IRIS® Registry
Authors: Ashourizadeh Helia , Gilbert Joshua B. , Grinspan Nicole , Kearney William C. , Ross Connor , Elze Tobias , Miller Joan W. , Lorch Alice C. , Armstrong Grayson W. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Objective
To evaluate the association between cataract surgery and the conversion of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to neovascular AMD (nAMD) and risk factors for nAMD conversion among eyes receiving cataract surgery.
Design
Retrospective time-to-event study.
Subjects
Adults in the United States-based IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) with dry AMD and cataract surgery after AMD diagnosis. Untreated fellow eyes with dry AMD served as controls for a subset of patients.
Methods
Eligible eyes were identified using International Classification of Diseases codes and followed for up to 7 years to assess nAMD conversion. Demographic and clinical data were assessed during follow-up. We use proportional hazards models to estimate risk factors for nAMD conversion.
Main Outcome Measures
Conversion rate from dry AMD to nAMD during study period.
Results
The full sample included 241,732 eyes (mean age 76 years, SD 7 years, 61% female, 94% White). Smoking status was 65% never, 26% former, and 9.3% active smokers. The subset of patients with one treated and one untreated eye included 25,111 patients. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed 68% event-free survival for nAMD conversion in the cataract surgery treated eyes vs. 32% in fellow untreated eyes at 7 years. Conversion risk was significantly lower in eyes with cataract surgery (Hazard ratio (HR) = 0.49, CI = 0.47-0.52, P < 0.001), controlling for pre-surgery dry AMD stage and visual acuity, as well as observed and unobserved person-level factors. In the full sample, higher conversion risk was associated with worse baseline vision, older age, female sex, smoking, advanced AMD, and White race (P < 0.001). Cataract surgery type was not significantly associated with conversion risk.
Conclusion
Over a 7-year study period, cataract surgery was associated with a significantly and substantially lower risk of conversion from dry AMD to nAMD. Risk factors for conversion include advanced dry AMD, older age, poorer baseline vision, female sex, and active smoking.
CBCT Retrospective Study of the Prevalence of the Anterior Loop of the Mandibular Canal in Yemeni Population
Authors: AL-ZAGHRURI Anas Saeed , Moaleem Mohammed M Al , Al-Hiagem Ammar Ahmed , Noman Nashwan abduljabbar , Al-kadasi Baleegh Abdulraoof , Abdulkareem Khaled Ahmed , AL-Magraby Amjad fahed , AL-romema Elyas Ahmed , Abdullah Sara Muneer , Farhan Nada Abdo Hamood 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background: Mandibular canal (MC) is mostly influenced by individual characteristics, such as gender, age, race, and level of alveolar bone loss, and it needs to be assessed prior to various posterior mandibular surgeries. This study aimed to evaluate the MC anatomical patterns and anterior loop (AL) parameters among Yemeni samples via cone‑beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Material/Methods: In this CBCT retrospective cross-sectional study, 558 CBCTs were recruited, and the MC patterns and AL parameters were categorized created on sex and age groups. Contributors CBCT images were analyzed, assessed, and measured from the sagittal and panoramic views, and the MC patterns were documented as straight and vertical. In addition, the AL length, diameter, and the distance to buccal cortical plate (BCP) and lingual cortical plate (LCP) and inferior border of the mandible (IBM) in were recorded association with the sex, age groups, and side. The significance level was set at P<0.05.
Results: The MC patterns were 64.5%, 32.8%, and 6.9% for the straight and vertical patterns and AL, respectively. The AL had an overall prevalence of 2.7%. The AL length and diameter were 5.1±1.4 and 2.4±0.5 mm, respectively. The distances of the anterior part of the AL were 2.5±0.9, 3.8±1.5, and 8.6±2.0 mm for the BCP, LCP, and IBM, respectively. No significant differences were observed between the MC patterns and all AL parameters (gender, age groups, and side; p > 0.05), except the height between the bottom edge of the inferior alveolar nerve canal and the lower edge of the jawbone (p 0.025). Patient gender had significant effects on all AL height and diameters and parameter mea­surements (p <0.05). Moreover, the AL diameter displayed a significant difference only with the IBM with p 0.001.
Conclusions: The overall prevalence of AL was low on both sides, and the AL parameters were higher in males and on the right side. Among MC patterns, the straight pattern was the most prevalent in females, on the right side, and among age groups.
A Meta-Analysis of Bipolar Disorder and Creativity:
Authors: Chen Zihan , Yang Yingkai , Wang Zirui , Jia Xiaoyu , Chen Qunlin 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

The relationship between bipolar disorder (BD) and creativity has long fascinated both the academic community and the public. However, empirical evidence and meta-analytic findings have remained ambiguous and complex. This meta-analysis systematically investigates the association between BD (including clinical and subclinical samples) and various dimensions of creativity, including divergent thinking, creative achievements, and artistic creativity, with a particular focus on the moderating effects of multiple influencing factors. A thorough literature search of 6,298 screened articles yielded 35 relevant studies, encompassing 114 effect sizes and 48,979 individuals. Using a multilevel random-effects model, our analysis found a small but statistically significant positive relationship between BD and creativity (g = 0.20, 95% CI: [0.08, 0.32]). Specifically, individuals with subclinical BD were associated with higher levels of creative output (g = 0.32, 95% CI: [0.22, 0.41]) than clinical sample (g = 0.06, 95% CI: [-0.17, 0.29]), which somewhat supports the inverted U-shaped relationship hypothesis. Studies using correlational methods or self-reported creativity exhibited a significantly positive link between BD and creativity. Additionally, this link was moderated by several key variables, such as the severity and type of BD, the creativity assessment method, and various demographic factors. By addressing methodological inconsistencies in previous research and offering a more comprehensive analysis of moderator variables, this meta-analysis deepens our understanding creativity in BD.
Association of circulation very long chain saturated fatty acids with periodontitis in NHANES 2011–2014
Authors: Jiang Xue , Jin Fuqian , Song Jukun , Chen Zhu 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background Increased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown in several recent studies to lower the incidence of periodontitis. The impact of very long chain saturated fatty acids (VLSFAs) on periodontitis, however, has not received much attention. Therefore, our study’s goal was to ascertain how VLSFAs and periodontitis related to one another in adult Americans.
Methods Our analysis comprised 1861 participants from NHANES 2011-2014 who had their serum
VLSFA levels measured. Four equal parts of the serum VLSFAs (20:0,22:0,23:0,24:0, and total VLSFA)
were used as independent variables. Periodontitis was the dependent variable, and it was categorized
using the Eke 2012 criteria. The connection between VLSFAs and periodontitis was examined using a
multivariate logistic regression analysis.
Results While multiple variables were adjusted, we found a negative correlation between increased
20:0, 23:0, and total VLSFA circulating levels and periodontitis. (model 3, Q4 OR20:0: 0.00053, 95 % CI: 0.420-0.786, P-trend =0.004; OR23:0: 0.624, 95 % CI: 0.454-0.855, P-trend =0.007; OR total VLSFA:0.710, 95 % CI: 0.518-0.972, P-trend=0.049, respectively).
Conclusions We conclude that rising levels of 20:0, 23:0, and total VLSFA in the blood could help
lower the incidence of periodontitis.
Clinical relevance High levels of serum VLSFAs may reduce the risk of periodontitis.
ОБОРОТНАЯ СТОРОНА СОВЕТСКОГО ПРАЗДНИКА 1920–30-х ГОДОВ: 7 НОЯБРЯ ГЛАЗАМИ СОВРЕМЕННИКОВ
Authors: Е.В. Барышева 
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматривается отношение населения России в первые десятилетия советской власти к попыткам власти создать унифицированную эмоциональную атмосферу путем вовлечения его в государственные праздничные торжества. Анализ архивных материалов позволяет выявить широкий спектр отношения масс к внедряемой потестарной идеологии. Донесения осведомителей и сотрудников ОГПУ, информационные сводки о политических настроениях в обществе представляют картину сложного характера диалога власти и общества. Большинство представленных в статье архивных материалов публикуется впервые.
The article deals with the problem of attitude of the population in Russia during the first decades of the Soviet power to the authorities’ attempts to create the unified emotional atmosphere through public celebrations the public holiday. Archival materials reveal a diverse range of mass ratio to the introduced potestarian ideology. Reports of informers and OGPU personnel, information bulletins about the political mood in society submit a picture of a much more complex dialogue between the authorities and society. Most of the archival materials in this article published for the first time.
РУССКИЙ НАРОД В РЕВОЛЮЦИИ 1917 ГОДА В МЕМУАРАХ ВОЕННОГО АТТАШЕ ВЕЛИКОБРИТАНИИ АЛЬФРЕДА НОКСА
Authors: О.С. Поршнева 
Published: November 2024

В статье предпринята интерпретация текста мемуаров А. Нокса «Вместе с русской армией. Дневник военного атташе. 1914-1917 гг.» с целью реконструкции образа русского народа в восприятии западного очевидца событий Русской революции 1917 года. С помощью методов исторической имагологии осуществлен анализ механизмов влияния культурных норм и этностереотипов, индивидуальных особенностей восприятия, роли революции в формировании интерпретационной стратегии Нокса, показано истолкование им черт русского характера, поведения солдат, офицеров, политических деятелей; его объяснение распространенных автостереотипов русских; проявления в текте признаков колониального дискурса.
The author provides an interpretation of Alfred Knox’s memoirs “With the Russian Army. The Diary of a Military Attache. 1914-1917” in order to reconstruct the Russian people’s image in perception of this western witness of the 1917 Russian revolution. The influence of Russian revolution events, cultural norms, ethno-stereotypes, and individual perception on the Alfred Knox’s interpretation strategy has been researched by the methods of historical imagology. The author discusses Knox’s explanation of the Russian people’s temper, soldiers’, officers’, and political leaders’ behavior as its representation. Knox’s interpretation of wide-spread Russian auto-stereotypes and his “colonial discourses” have also been taken into consideration. Keywords: Knox, memoirs, 1917 Russian revolution, Russian people, ethno-stereotypes, colonial stereotypes.
ЧТЕНИЕ КАК ОБРАЩЕНИЕ: ЧЕЛОВЕК НА ГРАНИЦЕ ВРЕМЁН
Authors: М.С. Киселева 
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматривается феномен «чтения как обращения» в историко-культурном контексте, фиксируется временная граница перехода от античных философских школ к христианскому строению и содержанию текста в Поздней Римской империи. Опыт обращения к Богу через чтение Библии для обретения веры и бессмертия души стал открытием, которое в истории европейской культуры связано с именем Аврелия Августина. На материале текстов Августина («Исповедь» и «Монологи») рассматриваются особенности феномена чтения как обращения: от «захваченности чувствами» в поисках Бога до диалога разума и чувств в обретении веры в текстах периода принятия крещения (387 г.) и полемики с неоплатониками. На этом пути логичен выход к поиску герменевтического толкования библейских текстов.
The article deals with the phenomenon of "reading as a conversion" in the historical and cultural context, a temporary fixed boundary of the transition from the ancient schools of the Christian structure and content of the text in the Late Roman Empire, which allows to identify this phenomenon. The experience of conversion to God through Bible reading to gain faith and immortality of his soul was the discovery that in the history of European culture, particularly associated with the name of Aurelius Augustine. The article considers the texts of Augustine ("Confessions" and "Monologues") Augustine as a material for the understanding of the features of the phenomenon of reading as a conversion of "clinging feelings" in search of God to the dialogue of the mind and the senses in finding faith in the texts of the period of Augustine’s baptized (387) and debated with the Neo-Platonists. In this way the output is logical to seek and need the hermeneutic interpretation of biblical texts as a didactic preaching and practice.
ЛИТЕРАТУРНЫЕ ОБЪЕДИНЕНИЯ В САН-ФРАНЦИСКО
Authors: А.А. Хисамутдинов 
Published: November 2024

Настоящая статья, основанная на зарубежных источниках и литературе, посвящена деятельности Литературно-художественного кружка (1923–1970-е гг.) и Кружку поэтов и писателей в Сан-Франциско, его деятелям и изданиям. Если первый сборник, «Дымный след», был издан в 1925 г., то последний, «Русская женщина в эмиграции», увидел свет в 1970 г. В приложении даны биографии деятелей печати и сведения по отдельным издательствам.
This article, based on foreign sources and literature, is devoted to the activities of the Literary and Art Circle (1923–1970s) and the Circle of Poets and Writers in San Francisco, its figures and publications. If the first collection, The Smoky Footprint, was published in 1925, the last one, The Russian Woman in Emigration, was published in 1970. The appendix lists the prosopographic data of press figures and information on individual publishing houses.
НОВОЕ ИЗДАНИЕ ВОСПОМИНАНИЙ НИКОЛАЯ ПЕТРОВИЧА АНЦИФЕРОВА
Authors: А.И. Клюев , А.В. Свешников 
Published: November 2024

Статья представляет собой рецензию на новое издание воспоминаний известного историка Николая Петровича Анциферова «Отчизна души моей. Воспоминания о путешествиях в Италию».
The article is a review on a new edition of the memories of the famous historian Nikolai Petrovich Anсiferov “Fatherland of my soul. Memories of travels to Italy”.
О СТАРОМ И НОВОМ КИНЕМАТОГРАФЕ КАК «ЗЕРКАЛЕ БЫТИЯ»
Authors: К.А. Юдин 
Published: November 2024

Данная работа представляет собой рецензию, составленную в жанре историко-философского эссе, на монографическое исследование, посвященное изучению кинематографа как транслятора ценностей стиля модерн в жизнь российского города на примере Пермской губернии конца XIX – начала XX в. Предпринята попытка оценить вклад автора книги в осмысление театрально-кинематографичес-кого искусства как социокультурного феномена – проводника и одновременно конструкта «прекрасной эпохи», а также обозначить некоторые дискуссионные проблемы идейно-теоретического характера.
This paper is a review, composed in the genre of historical and philosophical essays on the monographic study on cinema as a translator modernist style values in the life of the Russian city an example of the Perm province late XIX – early XX centuries. An attempt is made to estimate the contribution of the author this book in understanding of theatrical and cinematographic art as a social and cultural phenomenon – the conductor and simultaneously construct «Belle Epoque», and outline some debatable problems of ideological and theoretical character.
ИСТОРИЯ, ПАМЯТЬ, ИДЕНТИЧНОСТЬ: теоретические основания и исследовательские практики. МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ НАУЧНАЯ КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ
Authors: Л.П. Репина , О.В. Воробьева , Т.Н. Иванова , Е.Н. Кириллова , Г.П. Мягков , О.С. Нагорная , М.С. Петрова , О.С. Поршнева , З.А. Чеканцева 
Published: November 2024

В статье рассмотрены итоги Международной научной конференции «История, память, идентичность: теоретические основания и исследовательские практики» (Москва, 3-4 октября 2016 г.), представлен широкий круг проблем, поставленных докладчиками и подвергнутых обсуждению в ходе состоявшихся дискуссий, отмечены теоретические новации и позитивные сдвиги в разработке интердисциплинарных предметных полей и эффективных исследовательских стратегий.
The article looks into the results of the international conference “History, memory, identity: theoretical foundations and research practices” (Moscow, 3-4 October 2016): it presents a wide range of problems that have been discussed by speakers and participants, lists theoretical innovations and positive changes in interdisciplinary fields and effective research strategies.
ВСЯ ЖИЗНЬ — БОРЬБА? К ВОПРОСУ О ПРОТИВОСТОЯНИИ «ЧУЖОМУ»
Authors: М.С. ПЕТРОВА 
Published: November 2024

В статье отмечаются особенности развития общественных отношений на территории Римской империи в IV веке, среди которых ассимиляция мигрирующих варварских народов в мир Romanitas и распространение христианства. На основании имеющихся источников реконструируются психологические портреты римских аристократов IV века (Претекстата, Квинта Аврелия Симмаха и Флавиана), боровшихся за сохранение традиционного языческого социально-религиозного культа; выявляются их действия, свидетельствующие о приверженности языческим традициям и неприятии «чужого».
The article notes the features of the development of social relations in the territory of the Roman Empire in the IV century, among them there are the assimilation of migrating barbarian peoples into the world of Romanitas and the spread of Christianity. On the basis of available sources, the psychological portraits of the Roman aristocrats of the fourth century (Pretextat, Quintus Aurelius Simmachus and Flavianus), struggling to preserve the traditional pagan socio-religious cult, are being reconstructed; their actions are revealed, which testify to adherence to pagan traditions and rejection of “alien”.
ОБРАЗ ПЕТРА I В СОЗНАНИИ ЕВРОПЕЙСКОГО СООБЩЕСТВА XVIII ВЕКА: МЕЖДУ ВАРВАРСТВОМ И ВАРВАРСТВОМ
Authors: О.А. КИРЬЯШ 
Published: November 2024

Статья посвящена проблеме интеллектуального конструирования образа Петра I европейским сообществом в ходе пребывания царя за границей. Автором определены основные элементы образа и его особенности. Раскрыто содержание интеллектуальных конструктов «варварство» и «цивилизация» как основных компонентов в формировании идентичности государства.
The article deals with intelligent design of the image of Peter I to the European community during the visit of the king abroad. The author identifies the main elements of the image and its features. The article reveals the content of intellectual constructs «barbarism» and «civilization» as the main components in the formation of identity of the state.