bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Enteric Adenovirus Gastroenteritis in Under-Five Children, Kano-Nigeria
Authors: Umar Maimuna B. , Akande Azeez O. , Rogo Lawal D. , Abubakar Nusaiba K. , Suraka Buhari , Abbas Muhammad A. , Ramadan Taysir H. , Abdullahi Sharif A. , Yusuf Mustapha A. , Manu AbdulSalami Y. , Adamu Al-Mukhtar Y. , Aliyu Mansur , Getso Muhammad I. , Aminu Aliyu , Mohammed Yusuf , Daneji Isah M. , Abdulqadir Zainab , Khalid Iman M. , Takalmawa Hamisu U. , Tofa Umar A. , Nabil Fatima N. , Gwarzo Abubakar M. , Tsiga-Ahmed Fatimah I. , Kabuga Auwal Idris 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Context:
Adenoviruses have been implicated in many outbreaks and sporadic cases of pediatric gastroenteritis.

Aim:
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and circulating serotype(s) of enteric adenoviruses among under-five children with diarrheal diseases in Kano, Nigeria.

Settings and Designs:
This was a multicentered hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 250 under-five children recruited from Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital and Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital.

Materials and Methods:
Enteric adenovirus F40/F41 were checked in the stools of children exhibiting symptoms of gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and/or vomiting by nested PCR amplification of the adenovirus Hexa/E1B regions and positive samples characterized by sequencing and phylogenetic analysis.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the association between the variables was checked by the Chi-square test. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
The nested PCR result shows that 7 (2.8%) out of the 250 stools were positive for enteric adenovirus (group F), with only serotype F41 detected within the cohort examined. The isolates were more closely related to KJ425126 from Gabon. The results highlighted that fever and vomiting are prominent features of adenovirus F41 gastroenteritis and children 1–2 years especially males were mostly affected.

Conclusion:
The study improved our knowledge and understanding of the role of enteric adenovirus in under-five gastroenteritis and suggests that EAdeV-F41 is an important cause of gastrointestinal infections, particularly in infants and young children in Kano, Nigeria. This may call for routine screening of the stools of children with diarrhea for future management guidelines.
Sociodemographic and Clinical Correlates of Uncontrolled Hypertension in Patients on Treatment for Hypertension in a Family Practice in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Awoonidanla Olukemi Titilayo , Olalemi Oluwatoyin Elizabeth , Adeolu Josephine Oluwayemisi , Ilori Temitope , Obimakinde Abimbola 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Context:
Hypertension causes cardiovascular morbidities globally, particularly in Africa. Hypertension is a disease that is difficult to manage, and there are reports of suboptimal control in hypertensive patients despite clinic attendance. This study sought to characterize the profile of outpatients with uncontrolled hypertension while on treatment.

Materials and Methods:
There was a purposive consecutive sampling of 78 registered hypertensive patients diagnosed at least six months before recruitment and having clinic blood pressures at ≥ 140/90 mmHg in at least two previous consecutive clinic visits in an outpatient clinic. Their sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, which incorporated the Hillbone Compliance to High Blood Pressure Scale.

Results:
There were 52 (66.7%) females and 26 (33.3%) males. The mean age was 54.3 years ± 11.48. The mean blood Pressure (BP) at initial contact was 143.92/89 mmHg. About 40.3% of participants were obese. Most 71.4% of the patients were adherent to prescribed medications. There were no significant socio-demographic factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension after multiple linear regression analysis. There was a significant positive linear correlation between poorer medication adherence and higher diastolic blood pressure r = 2.57, P = 0.024.

Conclusion:
Physicians ought to recognize the pattern of uncontrolled blood pressure in patients despite treatment and institute an appropriate intervention.
Cybersecurity Practices and International Relations Performance in Rwanda. A Case of Broadband Systems Corporation
Authors: Kayonga Daniel , Akims Malgit , Ndirang Festus 
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The general objective of the research was to assess the effect of cybersecurity practices on international relations performance in Rwanda, a case of Broadband Systems Corporation. Specifically, the study determined the effect of cybersecurity policies on the international relations performance in Rwanda, to find out the effect of cybersecurity technology on the international relations performance in Rwanda and to assess the effect of cybersecurity training on the international relations performance in Rwanda.
Methodology: Descriptive, correlational, qualitative and quantitative based on primary and secondary data were used in the study. This research aimed to gather data from 229 employees, stakeholders of Broadband Systems Corporation, including company officials, cybersecurity staff and beneficiaries. Using Slovin's approach, the researcher determined the number of participants needed for the sample. Researcher had 146 participants in their sample, out of a total population of 229. The researcher used questionnaires question to gather primary data. The researcher analyzed the data using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Scientists, version 25) to grasp statistics such as percentage, mean, standard deviation, and frequency. Bivariate correlation analysis was performed to investigate the hypotheses.
Findings: The model demonstrates a multiple correlation coefficient (R) of 0.877, signifying a robust positive correlation among cybersecurity policies, cybersecurity technology, and cybersecurity training with the dependent variable, international relations performance in Rwanda. Analysis of Variance results for the regression analysis shows the F-value is 141.583, which indicates a highly significant model fit. The significance level (Sig.) is .000, demonstrating that the predictors cybersecurity technology, cybersecurity policies, and cybersecurity training significantly contribute to explaining variations in international relations performance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: BSC should implement continuous cybersecurity awareness training to help employees recognize and respond to common cyber threats.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Pembayaran SPP Berbasis Web di SMP Darul Ilmi Banyuwangi
Authors: Kiranasari Ovinda Dwi , Hakim Lukman , Ratri Indira Nuansa 
Published: November 2024

Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) berasrama Darul Ilmi di bawah Yayasan Darul Ilmi Banyuwangi, berlokasi di Kecamatan Glagah, sekolah ini memiliki tantangan dalam pengelolaan administrasi pembayaran SPP. Pembayaran SPP dan beberapa jenis pembayaran lainnya masih dilakukan secara manual menggunakan nota kemudian diinputkan pada Microsoft Excel untuk data laporan arsip, pencatatan manual ini mengakibatkan ketidakakuratan data karena minimnya pemanfaatan teknologi. Penelitian ini mengusulkan pembangunan aplikasi berbasis web menggunakan metode waterfall yaitu dengan membuat sistem informasi. Hasil yang dicapai dalam penelitian ini yaitu sistem informasi pembayaran SPP berbasis web yang dapat mengelola transaksi jenis pembayaran dan menampilkan data pembayaran secara efesien serta memberikan bukti pembayaran yang akurat. Aplikasi ini dibangun dengan framework Laravel menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database MySQL. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengujian User Acceptance Test (UAT) dengan jenis pengujian blackbox testing dengan menguji fungsionalitas untuk mengetahui kelemahan dari sistem agar data yang dihasilkan sesuai dengan data yang dimasukkan setelah data dieksekusi oleh pengguna.
Analisis Kualitas Produk Pintu Dengan 7 (Tujuh) Alat Seven Tools
Authors: Jaya Suwondo Ampar , Purnamayudhia Onny 
Published: November 2024

Perkembangan industri yang menghasilkan produk berbahan dasar dari kayu saat ini sangat kompetitif. Terdapat berbagai jenis kayu yang sudah bersertifikat FSC-COC yang bisa dimanfaatkan untuk proses produksi. Jenis-jenis kayu tersebut sangat diperlukan untuk meningkatkan mutu produk pintu. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengendalikan dan mengurangi terjadinya produk pintu yang defect pada saat proses produksi berlangsung menggunakan metode seven tools. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah data Check Sheet dengan jumlah pengamatan sebanyak 16 jenis cacat produk dan frekuensi sejumlah 125 proses, data Histogram menunjukkan tampilan dari jumlah cacat terendah hingga tertinggi dengan rata-rata frekuensi sebesar 7,0, data Diagram Pareto menunjukkan hasil yang bervariatif dengan prosentase cacat tertinggi yaitu cacat ke 2 sebesar 612%, data pada Diagram Sebab Akibat didapatkan hasil bahwa penyebab kegagalan proses produksi disebabkan oleh 5 faktor yaitu metode, mesin, material, lingkungan, manusia. Untuk Scatter Diagram data yang diolah cukup tersebar merata, diagram aliran (Flowchart) menunjukkan aliran proses produksi, hasil Control Chart dihasilkan nilai CL = 0,1322, UCL = 0,2394, LCL = 0,1258. Hasil penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil proses produksi pintu dapat dianalisis dengan metode Seven Tools. Karena dengan adanya metode ini, setiap produk yang dihasilkan dapat diminimalisir terjadinya defect atau cacat produk.
АНАЛИЗ ИСТОЧНИКОВ ИНВЕСТИЦИЙ И ОЦЕНКА ИХ ПРИТОКА НА РЫНОК КОРПОРАТИВНОГО ДОЛГА РОССИИ
Authors: Е.Н. Алифанова , С.А. Переход , Б.Б. Рубцов 
Published: November 2024

Введение. Введение санкций в 2022 году ограничило доступ российских компаний к международным рынкам капитала, что привело к переориентации на внутренний долговой рынок как на ключевой источник долгосрочных финансовых ресурсов. В этой связи особенно возросла значимость корпоративных облигаций. Целью исследования является анализ источников инвестиций на рынке корпоративного долга и оценка потенциала их привлечения. Материалы и методы. Исследование основано на данных Банка России, Московской биржи, IIF и Trading Economics за период 2013–2024 годов. Применялись статистический и компаративный методы для анализа текущих и потенциальных источников инвестиций, а также изменений в структуре инвесторов. Результаты исследования. Результаты показали, что после 2022 года благодаря увеличению числа физических лиц – инвесторов, высокой доходности облигаций и внедрению замещающих облигаций рынок начал восстанавливаться. Основными инвесторами стали банки, пенсионные фонды, управляющие компании и частные инвесторы. Обсуждение и заключение. Потенциал привлечения инвестиций оценивается в 7,3 трлн руб. единовременных поступлений и 7 трлн руб. ежегодных поступлений, что возможно благодаря перераспределению банковских вкладов, использованию брокерских счетов, возврату капитала и привлечению средств из дружественных стран. Для дальнейшего роста необходимо стимулировать внутренние накопления и инвестировать их в долгосрочные финансовые инструменты, что поддержит развитие экономики.Introduction. The imposition of sanctions in 2022 limited the access of Russian companies to international capital markets, which led to a reorientation to the domestic debt market as a key source of long-term financial resources. In this regard, the importance of corporate bonds has especially increased. Materials and Methods. The study is based on the data of the Bank of Russia, Moscow Exchange, IIF and Trading Economics for the period 2013–2024. Statistical and comparative methods were used to analyze current and potential sources of investment, as well as changes in the structure of investors. Results. The results showed that after 2022, due to the increase in the number of individual investors, high bond yields and the introduction of substitute bonds, the market started to recover. The main investors were banks, pension funds, management companies and individual investors. Discussion and Conclusion. The potential for attracting investments is estimated at Rb 7,3 trillion in one-time revenues and Rb 7 trillion in annual revenues, which is possible due to the redistribution of bank deposits, use of brokerage accounts, return of capital and attraction of funds from friendly countries. For further growth, it is necessary to stimulate domestic savings and invest them in long-term financial instruments, which will support the development of the economy.
Factors associated with general practitioner‐led diagnosis of long COVID: an observational study using electronic general practice data from Victoria and New South Wales, Australia
Authors: Kamalakkannan Abbish , Prgomet Mirela , Thomas Judith , Pearce Christopher , McGuire Precious , Mackintosh Fiona , Georgiou Andrew 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate associations between sociodemographic factors, pre‐existing chronic comorbidities, and general practitioner‐led diagnosis of long COVID.Design, setting, patientsWe conducted a retrospective observational case–control study using de‐identified electronic general practice data, recorded between January 2020 and March 2023, from 869 general practice clinics across four primary health networks in Victoria and New South Wales.Main outcome measuresSociodemographic factors and pre‐existing chronic comorbidities associated with general practitioner‐led diagnosis of long COVID.ResultsA total of 1588 patients had a recorded general practitioner‐led long COVID diagnosis. Females exhibited a higher likelihood of general practitioner‐led long COVID diagnosis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.58; adjusted confidence interval [aCI], 1.35–1.85) compared with males. Patients aged 40–59 years had a higher likelihood of general practitioner‐led long COVID diagnosis (aOR, 1.68; aCI, 1.40–2.03) compared with patients aged 20–39 years. The diagnosis was more likely in patients of high socio‐economic status (aOR, 1.37; aCI, 1.05–1.79) compared with those of mid socio‐economic status. Mental health conditions (aOR, 2.69; aCI, 2.25–3.21), respiratory conditions (aOR, 2.25; aCI, 1.85–2.75), cancer (aOR, 1.64; aCI, 1.15–2.33) and musculoskeletal conditions (aOR, 1.50; aCI, 1.20–1.88) were all significantly associated with general practitioner‐led long COVID diagnosis.ConclusionsFemale sex, middle age, high socio‐economic status and pre‐existing comorbidities, including mental health conditions, respiratory conditions, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, were associated with general practitioner‐led long COVID diagnosis among general practice patients. These factors largely parallel the emerging international evidence on long COVID and highlight the patient characteristics that practitioners should be cognisant of when patients present with symptoms of long COVID.
Persistent symptoms after COVID‐19: an Australian stratified random health survey on long COVID
Authors: Holmes Alex , Emerson Lance , Irving Louis B , Tippett Emma , Pullin Jeffrey M , Young Julie , Watters David A , Hamilton Adina 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the impact of persistent symptoms after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) in an Australian population.Design, setting, participantsWe conducted a statewide health survey of a stratified random sample of adults who had had a confirmed acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection (COVID‐19‐positive group) and their close contacts (control group). The sample was drawn from Victoria's COVID‐19 database between January 2020 and October 2022. Data were collected from 12 688 survey respondents between September 2022 and April 2023 (11 174 in the COVID‐19‐positive group and 1514 in the control group).Main outcome measuresPersistent new symptoms, recovery, and daily function using validated questionnaires for fatigue, neurocognitive symptoms, anxiety, depression and quality of life.ResultsAt a mean of 12.6 months after infection, 4560 respondents in the COVID‐19‐positive group (39.1%; 95% CI, 37.9–40.3%) reported at least one persistent new symptom, compared with 216 respondents in the control group (20.8%; 95% CI, 18.5–23.1%). A total of 1656 respondents (14.2%; 95% CI, 13.4–15.0%) were classified as having clinical long COVID using the criteria of at least one persistent new symptom and less than 80% recovery three months after the infection. Of the respondents with clinical long COVID, 535 (3.2%; 95% CI, 2.6–3.8%) reported at least moderate problems with usual activities at 12 months after their infection. The proportion of respondents with clinical long COVID was lower for those with more recent infections. The risk factors for clinical long COVID were female sex, age 40–49 years, infection severity, chronic illness, and past anxiety or depression. Factors associated with a decreased risk of having clinical long COVID included infection when the Omicron strain was dominant and infection when the Delta strain was dominant, as compared with when the ancestral strain of the virus was dominant.ConclusionPersistent symptoms after COVID‐19 are common, though with a lower incidence following infection from less virulent strains. Although long COVID can be largely managed in primary care, a minority of people who have persistent symptoms and impaired function may require specialist care pathways, the effectiveness of which should be a focus of future research.
CfP: edited collection “Screen Storytellers: The Works of Steven Moffat”. Deadline: June 30, 2023
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Call for Abstracts/Proposals for Essays for an Edited Collection SCREEN STORYTELLERS: The Works of Steven Moffat Edited by William Rabkin This edited volume on the works of Steven Moffat will be the second book in a new series to be published by Bloomsbury Academic.
CfP: Special Issue of Convergence “Streaming Diversity? On and off-screen diversity in an era of automated media culture”. Deadline: September 22, 2023.
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Abstracts due 22 Sept 2023 Special Issue of Convergence: The International Journal of Research Into New Media Technologies Guest editors: Dr Maura Edmond, Dr Olivia Khoo, Dr Claire Perkins and Dr Verity Trott, from @Gender&amp;MediaLab in the School of Media, Film and Journalism at Monash University, Australia.
AIN’T THAT A SHAME?: GUILT (BBC SCOTLAND, 2019-2023)
Authors: Beattie Melissa 
Published: November 2024

Two very different brothers from Edinburgh (okay, Leith) are driving one night and accidentally hit a pedestrian. What follows in the BBC Scotland series
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Guilt
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(2019-2023) is, unsurprisingly, more about the emotion than the legal definition of guilt as we see the crimes being committed and know that the brothers are guilty of it and the subsequent cover-up.
Avaliação da fadiga mental e de seus fatores de risco em pilotos de caça da Força Aérea Brasileira
Authors: Milioli Ferreira Diogo , FERREIRA Daniele Bittencourt , SÁ Paula Morisco de 
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo visa avaliar os fatores de risco relacionados a fadiga mental em pilotos de caça da Força Aérea Brasileira e traçar o perfil dessa população. Foram analisados dados de 58 pilotos, coletados por meio da aplicação de questionário sociodemográfico, da Escala de Sentimento de Fadiga, do DASS-21, do WHOQOL BREF e do IPAQ-curto. Os principais resultados revelaram que a satisfação com o domínio social e níveis elevados de ansiedade são fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de fadiga mental entre os pilotos (p < 0,05). Em contrapartida, a satisfação com o domínio psicológico mostrou-se um fator protetor significativo (p < 0,001). Os pilotos de caça enfrentam riscos consideráveis de fadiga mental e compreender os fatores contribuintes para esse estado é crucial para desenvolvimento de estratégias eficazes de gerenciamento de risco de fadiga dentro desta população.
Effect of habitual physical activity on motor performance and prefrontal cortex activity during implicit motor learning
Authors: Tan Fu-Miao , Teo Wei-Peng , Leuk Jessie Siew-Pin , Goodwill Alicia M. 
Published: November 2024

Background
Acute bouts of exercise have been shown to improve motor learning. However, whether these benefits can be observed from habitual physical activity (PA) levels remains unclear and has important implications around PA guidelines to promote motor learning across the lifespan. This study investigated the effect of habitual PA levels on brain activity within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) during procedural motor skill acquisition.

Methods
Twenty-six right-handed healthy young adults had physical activity levels quantified by calculating the metabolic equivalent of task (METs) in minutes per week, derived from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) over the DLPFC was recorded to measure neural activation during a serial reaction time task (SRTT). Behavioural indicators of procedural motor skill acquisition were quantified as reaction time and accuracy of correct trials during the SRTT. DLPFC activation was characterised as task-related changes in oxyhaemoglobin (∆[HbO2]).

Results
Findings showed that higher PA levels were associated with improvements in reaction time during procedural motor skill acquisition (p = 0.03). However, no significant effects of PA levels on accuracy or ∆[HbO2] during procedural motor skill acquisition were observed. These findings show that while habitual PA may promote motor performance in young adults, this is not reflected by changes in the DLPFC area of the brain.
Hydrogel‐Immobilized Supercharged Proteins
Authors: Campbell Eleanor C. , Grant Jacob , Wang Yi , Sandhu Mahakaran , Williams Richard J. , Nisbet David R. , Perriman Adam W. , Lupton David W. , Jackson Colin J. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThe remarkable catalytic potential of enzymes in chemical synthesis, environmental bioremediation, and medical therapeutics is limited by their longevity and stability. Immobilization of enzymes on solid supports is demonstrated to improve the stability of biocatalysts but often relies on multiple chemical steps for covalent attachment and is limited by the physical properties of the various supports. Here, production of enzyme: hydrogel complexes is described via engineering of a cationic supercharged phosphotriesterase. These enzyme: hydrogel complexes are remarkably robust displaying no loss of catalytic activity after 80 d of use and up to 105 turnovers when used in a flow reactor at catalyst loadings as low as 0.0008 mol%. In addition, exceptional resilience to organic solvents is observed. The use of enzyme: hydrogel complexes is likely to be of value in a diverse range of applications such as enantioselective continuous‐flow chemistry, detoxification of poisons, and the formation of functionalized biomaterials.
Residual Strain and Stress in Biocrystals
Authors: Seknazi Eva , Pokroy Boaz 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThe development of residual strains within a material is a valuable engineering technique for increasing the material's strength and toughness. Residual strains occur naturally in some biominerals and are an important feature that is recently highlighted in biomineral studies. Here, manifestations of internal residual strains detected in biominerals are reviewed. The mechanisms by which they develop, as well as their impact on the biominerals' mechanical properties, are described. The question as to whether they can be utilized in multiscale strengthening and toughening strategies for biominerals is discussed.