bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
<b>prevalence and associated factors of abnormal cervical smears in women with abnormal vaginal discharge </b>
Authors: Yasir Dr Unzila , Yusaf Dr Munazza , Shams Dr Iqra , Rehman Dr Farhat 
Published: November 2024

Objective: to determine the prevalence of abnormal cervical smears and the features of women who report abnormal vaginal discharge that are associated with them. The study set out to evaluate the associations between abnormal cervical smears and factors such as age, parity, smoking status, partner's HPV status, and oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use history.

Methodology:Three age groups of participants were identified: 30–40 years old, 40–50 years old, and 50–60 years old. Information was gathered regarding parity, the partner's HPV status, smoking habits, and past OCP use. We obtained cervical smears and examined them for anomalies. After stratifying the data according to the previously described variables, statistical analysis was done to ascertain the significance of any correlations between these variables and the frequency of abnormal cervical smears.

Result:In 29.8% of the women, abnormal cervical smear results were discovered. All age groups (27.5% for 30–40 years, 26.8% for 40–50 years, and 33.8% for 50–60 years) and parity levels (30.3% for 1-3 pregnancies and 28.6% for 4-6 pregnancies) had comparable rates of abnormal smears. Nonetheless, a noteworthy correlation was discovered between a partner's HPV status and abnormal cervical smear results; specifically, abnormal smears were identified in 47.1% of women whose partners had HPV positive status, as opposed to 26% of women whose partners had HPV negative status (p=0.015). Regarding history of OCP use (p=0.171) and smoking status (p=0.643), no significant relationships were discovered.

Conclusion: Age, parity, smoking status, and history of OCP usage are not substantially correlated with abnormal cervical smears; however, the partner's HPV status is. This emphasizes how crucial it is to take a partner's HPV status into account when developing screening and preventative plans for cervical health. Additional investigation is required to examine the fundamental causes and create focused therapies aimed at lowering the incidence of cervical anomalies.
The outcome of uterovaginal prolapse prevalence in obese patients
Authors: Yousaf Dr ayesha , Andaleeb Dr saima , Roze Dr tahmina , Sultan Dr tabassum 
Published: November 2024

Objective: to examine the frequency and contributing variables of uterovaginal prolapse (UVP) in obese women who arrive to a tertiary care hospital between the ages of 20 and 40.
Methods: From January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar. The study comprised 20–40-year-old obese women. Information was gathered on symptoms, parity, demographics, and other pertinent variables. In order to determine correlations between UVP and the relevant variables, statistical analysis was done.
Results: with the following averages: mean height of 1.563 ± 0.05 meters, mean weight of 78.305 ± 3.51 kg, mean age of 29.049 ± 2.34 years, and mean BMI of 32.078 ± 1.69 kg/m². Significant correlations were found between UVP and pelvic heaviness (36.7% in UVP vs. 5.7% without UVP, p=0.000) and pain during sexual activity (42.4% in UVP vs. 7.9% without UVP, p=0.000). UVP was substantially correlated with higher parity (>2 children) (50% vs. 16.9% for 0-2 children, p=0.000). While smoking status was not a significant effect (p=0.283), older age, marital status, and occupation were.
Conclusion: In obese women between the ages of 20 and 40, the study finds a strong correlation between UVP and a number of variables, such as parity, age, marital status, and occupation. Among those with UVP, symptoms such as pelvic heaviness and pain during sexual activity were more common. In order to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life, these findings highlight the significance of tailored prevention and care interventions for at-risk populations, especially those in older age groups and with higher parity.
Factores que inciden en el aprendizaje de la Física en entornos virtuales: un análisis en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Quijivix Jocol Walter Arturo 
Published: November 2024

OBJETIVO: identificar los factores subyacentes que inciden en el aprendizaje de la Física en entornos virtuales en estudiantes del primer año de la carrera de Médico y Cirujano del Centro Universitario de Occidente de la cohorte 2023. MÉTODO: se utilizó el modelo cuantitativo, no experimental y transversal, identificando los factores subyacentes a través de un análisis factorial exploratorio con una muestra de 220 estudiantes asignados en el curso de Física, con un muestreo probabilístico simple, un nivel de confianza del 95% y un margen de error del 5%. RESULTADOS: los 7 factores identificados corresponden en un 63.62% a la carga acumulada factorial distribuidos positivamente en un potencial uso de las herramientas tecnológicas (16.41%), entornos virtuales debidamente organizados (12.27%), alta responsabilidad y autodisciplina por parte de los estudiantes (8.22%), una disponibilidad económica y de dispositivos, señal de Internet media (7.15%); como negativos una comunicación y colaboración medianamente efectiva (9.68%), dimensión de adicción, estrés y ansiedad alta (6.22%), aunado a que las experiencias de educación presencial no producen los mismos impactos que los virtuales (3.56%). CONCLUSIÓN: Las herramientas tecnológicas favorecen la creación de conocimiento y permiten desarrollar entornos virtuales que impulsan la autogestión y responsabilidad de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, existen obstáculos como la deficiencia en la comunicación y colaboración, junto con posibles problemas de adicción, ansiedad y estrés debido al uso excesivo de la tecnología. Además, la experiencia virtual no logra replicar completamente el impacto de la enseñanza presencial.
Tejiendo futuros: descifrando los factores clave en la formación de jóvenes vulnerables
Authors: Aguirre Chacón Maribel del Rosario 
Published: November 2024

PROBLEMA: Para los jóvenes que enfrentan circunstancias de alta vulnerabilidad social, el acceso a una educación de calidad puede ser un factor determinante en su bienestar y futuro. Estas circunstancias pueden crear desafíos adicionales que afectan su experiencia educativa, su desarrollo personal y profesional. OBJETIVO: Identificar los factores que inciden en el proceso formativo de jóvenes vulnerables. MÉTODO: Estudio de enfoque cualitativo y alcance descriptivo. Diseño narrativo con base en las experiencias de cinco jóvenes pertenecientes a contextos de alta vulnerabilidad social que vivieron experiencias educativas en sistemas de educación escolarizada y sistemas de educación alternativa. RESULTADOS: El apoyo de los padres se torna decisivo para la vida de los jóvenes vulnerables y favorece su proceso formativo. El docente también es un actor clave; características como la empatía y la formación en competencias docentes para el trabajo con jóvenes vulnerables aportan en gran medida a su formación. El uso de herramientas tecnológicas y dispositivos electrónicos dentro de espacios de aprendizaje flexibles facilita el proceso formativo de esta población estudiantil. La educación en modalidad alternativa y procesos educativos flexibles se perfila como la mejor opción educativa para los jóvenes vulnerables. CONCLUSIÓN: Los principales factores que favorecen el proceso formativo de jóvenes vulnerables son: la inclusión, el uso de tecnología educativa, el trabajo alterno con estudio, horarios flexibles, docentes preparados y comprometidos con el aprendizaje de los jóvenes, la empatía y el control de diversos factores de riesgo.
Editoriale. La produzione culturale in una società multiculturale: agenti sociali, pratiche e linguaggi
Authors: De Benedittis Mario 
Published: November 2024

In the last ten years, studies on cultural production have dramatically increased in number and in the variety of issues embraced. The focus on production instead of consumption gives more opportunities to study the intertwined processes involving institutions, discourses, media, social agents, material culture and practices. This editorial introduces briefly the essays presented in this issue, which includes contributions analysing the cultural construction of a neighbourhood and the relative feeling of belonging, the cultural construction of the category of ‘music festival’ and the relative practices, a study on Italian radio dramas, and two essays focusing on as many specific fields of cultural production – literature and the arts. The distinctive quality of this monographic issue of LCM lies in its multidisciplinary approach and in the complementarity of the articles it features.
Evaluation of Physiological Parameters and Growth Phenology in Rice Cultivars under Irrigated Conditions of Raipur Plain
Authors: Rajput Isha Singh , Katiyar Pratibha 
Published: November 2024

An experiment was conducted to examine the physiological and growth parameters of various rice (Oryza sativa.L.) varieties under irrigated conditions in the Raipur plain during kharif season 2023-24. The research focused on key metrics including crop growth rate (CGR), absolute growth rate (AGR), net assimilate rate (NAR), and relative growth rate (RGR) to evaluate the performance of different rice varieties in this region. Results showed significant variation among the rice varieties in their growth and physiological responses. Varieties with higher CGR and AGR demonstrated superior biomass accumulation and overall growth performance. Those with elevated NAR and RGR exhibited more efficient conversion of assimilates into plant biomass, reflecting better productivity. The findings underscore the importance of selecting rice varieties based on their growth metrics and physiological efficiency under specific irrigated conditions.
Integrated Approaches Proven Better Weed Control, Productivity and Quality in Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.)
Authors: Patel Mohini V. , Hatti Veeresh , Jat J. R. , Patel C. K. , Singh Anuj Kumar , Kumar Vikash 
Published: November 2024

A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2023 to study the efficacy of pre and early post-emergence herbicides for the management of weeds in blackgram. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with 12 treatments replicated thrice. The weed free treatment recorded significantly higher seed and stover yield (1077 and 2657 kg/ha, respectively). After weed free, significantly higher seed and stover yields (960 and 2258 kg/ha, respectively) were observed in interculturing followed by hand weedings at 20 and 40 DAS and was found at par with post-emergence application of imazethapyr + imazamox @ 50 (25 + 25) g/ha fbinterculturing at 40 DAS (932 and 2224 kg/ha, respectively) and imazethapyr + imazamox @ 60 (30 + 30) g/ha fb interculturing at 40 DAS (916 and 2169 kg/ha, respectively) due to better plant height, number of branches per plant due to better weed control in these treatments as evidenced by significantly lower weed dry weight of sedges, grasses, broad leaf weeds and total weeds at 15, 40 DAS and at harvest as compared to unweeded check. Whereas, significantly higher protein yield was observed in weed free (242.11 kg/ha) which was followed by interculturing followed by hand weedings at 20 and 40 DAS (214.46 kg/ha) and other treatments.
Discrepancies between red cell phenotyping and genotyping for characterization of the Duffy blood system in blood donors in southern Brazil
Authors: Soares Scheila da Silva , Deconte Desireé , De Oliveira Tiago Bittencourt , Almeida Silvana , Fiegenbaum Marilu 
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Genetic variants in the ACKR1 (FY) gene which encode Duffy red blood cell antigens, may result in weakened expression of antigens or null phenotype. Genetic variants are main reason that led to discrepancies between phenotype and genotype. Molecular methods are a tool for the limitations of hemagglutination assays. Objective: In this study, we investigated discrepant results between serology and molecular tests for the Duffy system in blood donors from a blood center in the northwest region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods: We studied 80 blood donor samples by serological method, real-time PCR, and gene sequencing. Results: Of these 80 samples phenotyped for Fya and Fyb antigens and genotyped for SNPs rs12075 (c.125G>A) and rs2814778 (c.-67T>C), 3 (3.75%) discordant samples were observed. Considering these results, the estimated kappa value for the genotype-phenotype agreement was 0.936 (95% CI 0.865-1.000). We identified in one of the samples an SNP c.265C>T (rs34599082). We did not identify variants in the other two samples, one of them phenotyped as Fy(a+b-) and the other had phenotype Fy(a-b+) both were genotyped as FY*A/FY*B genotype respectively, these samples should express the Fyb and Fya antigens. Conclusion: Genotyping of SNPs rs12075 and rs2814778 were concordant and showed that genotyping, as well as phenotyping, is essential to ensure 100% accuracy for Duffy blood group assignments. Sequencing is an important tool for resolving phenotype/genotype conflicts that identify alleles that carry mutations that lead to weak expression or silencers and also the identification of new variants.
From the imperial household to the state: The establishment of the protection concept of intangible cultural property (part 1)
Authors: Osajima Daigo , Manabe Sayumi 
Published: June 2019

AbstractBefore World War II (WWII), the Imperial Household of Japan played an important role in the protection of intangible cultural properties, for example, by granting subsidies to traditional artists, and employing performers of the classical arts and rituals. Therefore, in this article, while focusing on the changes that the Imperial Household went through following the end of the war, we analyze the process of the intangible property protection system that shifted from the protection of the Imperial Household before WWII to the legal protection of the state after WWII, following a decision by the Diet.
Early second‐line therapy is associated with improved episodic memory in anti‐NMDA receptor encephalitis
Authors: Wang Kang , Chen Zhongqin , Wu Dengchang , Ding Qiuping , Zheng Xuning , Wang Jianwen , Ji Caihong , Luo Benyan 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate whether the early administration of intravenous second‐line immunotherapy correlates with improved long‐term cognition and the potential mechanisms via imaging in adult patients with moderate‐to‐severe anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis.MethodsSixteen adult patients with moderate‐to‐severe anti‐NMDA receptor encephalitis past the acute stage and 15 healthy controls (HCs) performed a set of comprehensive neuropsychological tests, and underwent a resting‐state fMRI study to analyze resting state functional connectivity (FC). In addition, correlation analyses were performed between hippocampal FC and cognitive performance. All patients were received intravenous first‐line immunotherapy, and nine of them were also given intravenous second‐line immunotherapy within 3 months of disease onset.ResultsThe patients who only received first‐line immunotherapy showed significant verbal episodic memory impairments compared with HCs and those who received second‐line immunotherapy, while no significant differences were noted between the patients with second‐line immunotherapy and the HCs. In line with the results of neuropsychological tests, significant changes in bilateral hippocampal FC were observed in the patients who only received first‐line immunotherapy compared with both HCs and those who received second‐line immunotherapy. However, no significant differences in hippocampal FC were observed in the patients with second‐line immunotherapy compared with the HCs. Importantly, hippocampal‐medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) connectivity positively correlated with memory performance.InterpretationIn the long term, early administration of intravenous second‐line immunotherapy may be associated with more favorable verbal episodic memory outcomes in patients with moderate‐to‐severe anti‐NMDA receptor encephalitis. These results may provide some evidence and guidance for the use of immunotherapy in this population.
Boosting Sodium Storage in TiF3/Carbon Core/Sheath Nanofibers through an Efficient Mixed‐Conducting Network
Authors: Zhang Yan , Srot Vesna , Moudrakovski Igor , Feng Yuezhan , van Aken Peter A. , Maier Joachim , Yu Yan 
Published: June 2019

AbstractSodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) are considered to be promising energy storage devices for large‐scale grid storage application due to the vast earth‐abundance and low cost of sodium‐containing precursors. Designing and fabricating a highly efficient anode is one of the keys to improve the electrochemical performance of SIBs. Recently, fluoride‐based materials are found to show an exceptional anode function with high theoretical specific capacity, based on open‐framework structure enabling Na insertion and also exhibiting improved safety. However, fluoride‐based materials suffer from sluggish kinetics and poor capacity retention essentially due to low electric conductivity. Here, an efficient mixed‐conducting network offering fast pathways is proposed to address these issues. This network relies on titanium fluoride⊂carbon (TiF3⊂C) core/sheath nanofibers that are prepared via electrospinning. Such highly interconnected electrodes exhibit an enhanced and faster sodium storage performance. Carbon sheath nanofibers are key to an efficient ion‐ and electron‐conducting network that enable Na+/e− transfer to reach the nanosized TiF3. In addition, in‐situ‐converted Ti and NaF particles embedded in the carbon matrix allow high reversible interfacial storage. As a result, the TiF3⊂C core/sheath electrode exhibits a high capacity of 161 mAh g−1 at a high current density of 1000 mA g−1 over 2000 cycles.
Die zweigesichtige Natur der Wasserstoffbrückenbindung in hydroxylfunktionalisierten ionischen Flüssigkeiten, offenbart durch Neutronendiffraktometrie und Molekulardynamik‐Simulation
Authors: Niemann Thomas , Neumann Jan , Stange Peter , Gärtner Sabrina , Youngs Tristan G. A. , Paschek Dietmar , Warr Gregory G. , Atkin Rob , Ludwig Ralf 
Published: June 2019

AbstractWir charakterisieren Wasserstoffbrückenbindungen in hydroxyfunktionalisierten ionischen Flüssigkeiten mittels Neutronendiffraktometrie isotopensubstituierter Proben (NDIS), Molekulardynamik‐Simulationen (MD) und quantenchemischen Berechnungen. NDIS‐Daten werden mithilfe der “empirical potential structure refinement”‐Technik (EPSR) angepasst, um die H⋅⋅⋅O‐ und O⋅⋅⋅O‐Paarverteilungsfunktionen für Wasserstoffbrücken zwischen Ionen entgegengesetzter und gleicher Ladung zu ermitteln. Trotz der abstoßenden Coulomb‐Kräfte ist die Kation‐Kation‐Wechselwirkung stärker als die Kation‐Anion‐Wechselwirkung. Wir vergleichen zudem die Bindungsgeometrien der beiden “doppelt geladenen” Wasserstoffbrücken mit denen molekularer Flüssigkeiten wie Wasser und Alkohole. Die verwendeten Methoden offenbaren das subtile Gleichgewicht zwischen den beiden Arten der Wasserstoffbrücken: Die geringe Übergangsenthalpie legt nahe, dass die schwer vorstellbare Anziehungskraft zwischen gleich geladenen Ionen der konventionellen Ionenpaarbildung nahezu konkurrenzfähig ist.
Synergistic effect of graphene and carbon nanotube on lap shear strength and electrical conductivity of epoxy adhesives
Authors: Han Sensen , Meng Qingshi , Pan Xiao , Liu Tianqing , Zhang Shuocheng , Wang Yingbo , Haridy Salah , Araby Sherif 
Published: June 2019

ABSTRACTIn this study, synergy between graphene platelets (GnPs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in improving lap shear strength and electrical conductivity of epoxy composite adhesives is demonstrated. Adding two‐dimensional GnPs with one‐dimensional CNTs into epoxy matrix helped to form global three‐dimensional network of both GnPs and CNTs, which provide large contact surface area between the fillers and the matrix. This has been evidenced by comparing the mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of epoxy/GnP, epoxy/CNT, and epoxy/GnP‐CNT composites. Scanning electron microscopic images of lap shear fracture surfaces of the composite adhesives showed that GnP‐CNT hybrid nanofillers demonstrated better interaction to the epoxy matrix than individual GnP and CNT. The lap shear strength of epoxy/GnP‐CNT composite adhesive was 89% higher than that of the neat epoxy adhesive, compared with only 44 and 30% increase in the case of epoxy/GnP and epoxy/CNT composite adhesives, respectively. Electrical percolation threshold of epoxy/GnP‐CNT composite adhesive is recorded at 0.41 vol %, which is lower than epoxy/GnP composite adhesive (0.58 vol %) and epoxy/CNT composite adhesive (0.53 vol %), respectively. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019, 136, 48056.
New microsatellites for the Atacama Desert endemic Balsamocarpon brevifolium (Fabaceae)
Authors: Ravest Gonzalo , León‐Lobos Pedro , Aguirre Carlos , Hernández José , Bolados Gustavo , Castro María Herminia , Silva Sergio , Hinrichsen Patricio 
Published: June 2019

PremiseAlgarrobilla (Balsamocarpon brevifolium, Fabaceae) is an endemic xerophytic shrub restricted to the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Extensive utilization of the region for coal production has endangered this species. Conservation efforts are underway, with genetic diversity analyses being key to the restoration of these populations.Methods and ResultsFifteen new microsatellite markers were developed for B. brevifolium and used to analyze three populations from the Atacama and Coquimbo regions in Chile. Microsatellites were highly polymorphic, with an average of 5.77 alleles per marker and an average level of expected heterozygosity of 0.72. These markers were evaluated and cross‐amplified on two related species (Senna cumingii and Caesalpinia angulata) with partial success.ConclusionsThe development of this set of markers permits an extensive study of B. brevifolium populations for conservation purposes.
Deletion of arcA, iclR, and tdcC in Escherichia coli to improve l‐threonine production
Authors: Ding Zhixiang , Fang Yu , Zhu Lifei , Wang Jianli , Wang Xiaoyuan 
Published: June 2019

Abstractl‐Threonine is an important amino acid supplemented in food, medicine, or feed. Starting from glucose, l‐threonine production in Escherichia coli involves the glycolysis, TCA cycle, and the l‐threonine biosynthetic pathway. In this study, how the l‐threonine production in an l‐threonine producing E. coli TWF001 is controlled by the three regulators ArcA, Cra, and IclR, which control the expression of genes involved in the glycolysis and TCA cycle, has been investigated. Ten mutant strains were constructed from TWF001 by different combinations of deletion or overexpression of arcA, cra, iclR, and tdcC. l‐Threonine production was increased in the mutants TWF015 (ΔarcAΔcra), TWF016 (ΔarcAPcra::Ptrc), TWF017 (ΔarcAΔiclR), TWF018 (ΔarcAΔiclRΔtdcC), and TWF019 (ΔarcAΔcraΔiclRΔtdcC). Among these mutant strains, the highest l‐threonine production (26.0 g/L) was obtained in TWF018, which was a 109.7% increase compared with the control TWF001. In addition, TWF018 could consume glucose more efficiently than TWF001 and produce less acetate. The results suggest that deletion of arcA, iclR, and tdcC could efficiently increase l‐threonine production in E. coli.