bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Provision of supportive care by an NGO in the face of a dual challenge: cancer and wartime
Authors: Hamama L , Kuperman S , Bar-Doron M , Hamama-Raz Y 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Purpose
In this study, we explored the work of Halasartan (Stop Cancer), an Israeli nongovernmental organization (NGO) and unique social support network for cancer patients and survivors aged 18–44, during a war period. Drawing on the conservation of resources (COR) theory, we examined whether self-efficacy, social support, psychological distress, and participation in activities that were geared toward alleviating the war situation at Time 1 (T1) would predict engagement in such activities at Time 2 (T2).

Methods
A longitudinal design with two time-points was used, and NGO members completed self-report questionnaires. At T1, the cohort comprised 250 members (cancer patients/ survivors); at T2, there were 213. However, only 90 NGO members completed the questionnaires at both time-points.

Results
A significant reduction in psychological distress was observed over time among participants engaged in the NGO’s activities, but no differences were observed in participants’ self-efficacy or social support. Moreover, participation in NGO activities during wartime at T2 was predicted by biological sex (female), lower self-efficacy, and participation in NGO activities at T1.

Conclusion
Halasartan (Stop Cancer) played a pivotal role in offering a sense of normalcy, community, and support to young-adult cancer patients and survivors during a period of war. The study underscores the essential nature of NGO activities tailored to the unique needs of this demographic, particularly in times of crisis. A broader implementation of such supportive interventions to enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations is suggested.
Airway management in pediatrics: improving safety
Authors: Zimmermann Lea , Maiellare Federica , Veyckemans Francis , Fuchs Alexander , Scquizzato Tommaso , Riva Thomas , Disma Nicola 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Airway management in children poses unique challenges due to the different anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology across the pediatric age span. The recently published joint European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care-British Journal of Anaesthesia (ESAIC-BJA) neonatal and infant airway management guidelines provide recommendations and suggestions to support clinicians in deciding the best strategy. These guidelines represent a framework with the most recent and up-to-date evidence, from the initial assessment to the management of normal and difficult airways up to the extubation phase. However, such guidelines have intrinsic limitations due to the lack of supporting evidence in various fields of airway management. Pediatric institutions should adopt guidelines after careful internal review according to the local circumstances, including caseload, equipment and expertise. The current narrative review focused on providing references and practical tips on pediatric airway management, which is still not completely elucidated. Moreover, the authors put particular emphasis on the influence of human factors on the overall success of tracheal intubation, the incidence of complications, and the outcomes for patients.
Identification of heterozygous mutations of ABCC8 gene responsible for maturity-onset diabetes of the young with exome sequencing
Authors: Liu Yanxia , Ren Shuxin , Zhu Chaofeng , Chen Sufang , Zhang Huijuan , Zhang Juan , Li Jianhua , Jiang Yanyan 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background
Although the MODY12 subtype, caused by ABCC8 mutations, is rare, it is highly sensitive to sulfonylureas. The identification of ABCC8 mutations in patients clinically diagnosed with MODY has the ability to contribute to the precise management of diabetes.

Methods
Genetic analysis of two families with MODY were conducted using whole-exome sequencing (WES) and Sanger sequencing. The spatial structures of the mutant proteins were constructed using MODELLER and PyMOL software to provide further evidence of pathogenicity.

Results
The heterozygous missense mutations V357I and R1393H in ABCC8 were found in probands of two unrelated MODY pedigrees, which co-segregated with the hyperglycemic phenotypes in these two pedigrees. Detection of the V357I mutation enabled the proband of family A to successfully transfer from insulin to sulfonylurea (SU). After 3 months of follow-up for the SU trial, the HbA1c level of proband A improved from 12.4% at the initial diagnosis to 7.20%. Proband B was treated with insulin because of pregnancy and poor islet function. In silico analysis indicated that the R1393H mutation resulted in a longer hydrogen bond distance to L1389 and cleavage of carbon-hydrogen bonds to V1395, A1390, and L1389.

Conclusions
We have described two pathogenic missense mutations in ABCC8 in Chinese families with MODY. Our findings support the heterogeneity in the clinical features of MODY12 caused by ABCC8 mutations.
Influence of Different Conditions on the Sorption of Potentially Toxic Elements by Selected Sorbents: A Review
Authors: Ďuricová Anna , Prepilková Veronika , Salva Jozef , Mordáčová Martina , Schwarz Marián , Samešová Dagmar , Vanek Miroslav , Veverková Darina , Poništ Juraj 
Published: November 2024

AbstractInformation about how different conditions affect the course of sorption is variously scattered and needs to be consolidated. The paper primarily focuses on identifying the optimal sorption conditions for acid and neutral mine drainages. In this review, key parameters were assessed, including temperature, pH level, sorbent dose, initial metal concentrations, and sorption duration. This overview also includes a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of selected types of sorbents. The sorption of many metals tends to be optimal at circumneutral pH values. The adsorptive capacity decreases with an increase in temperature for exothermic processes, whereas it increases in the case of an endothermic one. Increasing the initial concentration has a positive effect on adsorption until the sorbent is fully saturated, leading to a plateau in adsorption capacity. The knowledge gained from this research extends the spectrum of the potential sorption applications, especially in the processes of recovering the metals and sorbents by desorption.
Cohort and gender differences in the association between childlessness and social exclusion in old age
Authors: Sauter Julia , Precupetu Iuliana , Aartsen Marja 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSocial exclusion (SE) and its detrimental health outcomes are a key concern in European policies. This study investigates whether childless older adults face a higher risk of SE compared to those with children, how these potential differences have evolved, and whether SE among childless older men differs from that experienced by childless older women. Children are perceived in most cultures as an insurance of social integration in old age. Delayed childbearing and falling birth rates in Western countries have raised concerns about the old age of those who remain childless and reach the last decades of their lives more socially excluded. The exclusionary risks of not having children may be gendered and different across time, but research on this topic is underdeveloped. The analysis utilizes data from the first (2002) and ninth (2018) rounds of the European Social Survey (ESS), focusing on participants aged between 65 and 74. The study reveals that childless older adults have fewer social meetings and engage in fewer social activities than parents. Findings are robust concerning time and gender, as the disadvantage of not having children compared to those with children is similar over time and for men and women. The results highlight that childless older adults face an elevated risk of SE.
Perspectives of Young People on Social Media-Based Sexuality Education Using a Feminist Approach in China: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Ma Yexuan , Chen Sikky Shiqi , Eleanor Holroyd , Wong William Chi Wai 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The feminist approach to sexuality education challenges and changes power dynamics and inequalities embedded within sexuality, while social media serves as a tool for building online communities and raising awareness about feminist issues. Adopting a feminist approach to sexuality education, particularly through social media platforms, remains largely unexplored and underdeveloped. In China, where traditional sex education is often limited and stigmatized, sexuality has been influenced by a complex interplay of traditional gender norms, evolving social attitudes, and state intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate both sex educators and their online followers’ perceptions of the implementation of social media-based sexuality education using a feminist approach in China. Semi-structured online interviews were carried out with 10 educators and 18 young followers, followed by thematic analysis using NVivo. The findings indicated that social media-based sexuality education using a feminist approach might be used to help disrupt oppressive norms about gender and sexuality and foster a positive attitude toward women’s sexuality. Chinese online sex educators strategically avoided the term “feminism” and creatively evaded censorship and spread their messages in alignment with government policies while advocating for gender equality. However, participants also highlighted the existence of barriers, including internal conflicts, gender imbalances, social stigmatization, and political constraints, which needed to be addressed in order to effectively implement this approach.
Students’ Perceptions of Factors Contributing to a Happy School Environment in Iran
Authors: Arbabi Khatereh , Yeh Christine Jean , Sangkar Parvaneh Rahmati 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background
School is not only a place for acquiring academic skills but also a social environment where students develop emotional abilities and awareness. Prioritizing well-being in schools can foster confidence, satisfaction, and emotional awareness among students, contributing to their lifelong success and mental health.

Objective
This research hypothesizes that students will emphasize the importance of individual choice, autonomy, and enjoyment in school, along with a desire for more meaningful activities beyond academics. The study aims to investigate adolescents' perceptions of a happy school and the strategies they believe are effective for fostering this environment.

Method
Employing a purposive sampling approach, the researchers conducted indepth, semi-structured qualitative interviews involving 41 middle and high school students in Iran to explore their perspectives on the factors contributing to their happiness within an educational setting. Through phenomenological data analysis, four principal themes and thirteen subcategories emerged.

Result

The main themes
included: (1) Enhancing overall health; (2) Creating schools with collaborative decisionmaking;
(3) Fostering a love of learning; (4) Supporting joy and well-being in school.

Conclusions

The identified themes provide new, valuable insights for improving
school climate, particularly in relation to student happiness and promoting positive
mental health and optimal performance among students.
Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs About, and Practices of, Online Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Psychological Distress and Professional Identity
Authors: Liu Jichen , Li Hao , Zhang Xiao , Zhang Zizai 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe COVID-19 outbreak posed significant challenges for teachers by forcing them to move from face-to-face teaching to online teaching. Against this background, teachers’ beliefs about, and practices of, online teaching became particularly important because they might influence teachers’ teaching effectiveness and children’s learning. However, little is known about the factors affecting teachers’ beliefs about, and practices of, online teaching during COVID-19. This study examined the associations of psychological distress and professional identity with perceived value of online courses and perceived quality of online teaching among 127 Chinese preschool teachers during COVID-19. Results showed that depression and loneliness were negatively associated with perceived value of online courses and perceived quality of online teaching, respectively, while professional identity was positively associated with both. Our findings highlight the unique roles of psychological distress and professional identity in shaping preschool teachers’ beliefs about, and practices of, online teaching during COVID-19. Policymakers should establish effective policies and guidelines to protect preschool teachers’ mental well-being and help alleviate their psychological distress, particularly depression and loneliness, in times of unforeseen disasters such as the pandemic. School leaders and teacher training professionals should prioritize professional identity as a crucial part of preschool teachers’ professional development during the COVID-19 outbreak.
New technologies in the case law of the Court of Justice – lessons learnt and lessons to be learnt
Authors: Szpunar Maciej 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The article identifies the most important legal challenges related to new technologies on the basis of the existing case law of the Court of Justice. The author analyses how these experiences make us re-examine established legal concepts. The discussion focuses on issues such as the principle of territoriality, the protection of personal data, the role of the Internet platform, and liability for infringements committed via the internet. In addition, the author seeks to identify what challenges still lie ahead for courts and legislators.
E-commerce ecosystems as catalysts for sustainability: A multi-case analysis
Authors: Wulfert Tobias , Woroch Robert , Strobel Gero , Schoormann Thorsten , Banh Leonardo 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSingle organizations encounter intricate challenges in meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on their own and thus are increasingly concerned with forming ecosystems. This is also the case in the e-commerce domain. It is assumed that particularly focal actors of such ecosystems have the power to foster initiatives towards more sustainability. We conducted an embedded multi-case study with 135 initiatives collected from three types of e-commerce ecosystems to uncover what sustainability goals are addressed by different ecosystem participants. This paper’s analysis explores (1) what sustainability initiatives are reported from focal actors and differences depending on a specific type of ecosystem, (2) dependencies between SDGs within the initiatives, and (3) the degree of involvement of other ecosystem actors and how they contribute to certain SDGs. Our work synthesizes existing initiatives towards sustainable development to give orientation and impulses for practice and academia as well as outlines avenues for future research at the intersection of ecosystems and sustainability.
Understanding Adult’s Experiences and Perceptions of How to Maintain Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis
Authors: Madigan Claire D. , Grimmett Chloe , Sweet Shane N. , Daley Amanda J. , Kettle Victoria E. , Phillips Bethan , Graham Henrietta E. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background
Many adults do not meet physical activity recommendations for optimal health, and this is often because people find it difficult to maintain physical activity in the long term. This study focuses on identifying and synthesising factors that may influence the maintenance of physical activity in adults with and without known health conditions.

Method
A systematic review and qualitative synthesis using thematic analysis was conducted. Four databases (MEDLINE, SPORT Discus, APA, and Web of Science) were systematically searched for studies published from inception to February 2023 that included qualitative data about people’s experiences of maintaining physical activity.

Results
A total of 9337 abstracts were screened and 68 studies from 14 countries were included. Six main themes were identified: (1) influence of others (e.g. four forms of social support, accountability); (2) contextual and environmental influences (e.g. cost and access of physical activity, weather); (3) health-related influences (e.g. reflexivity about how physical activity improves health conditions, weight control); (4) making it work (e.g. flexibility, prioritising exercise); (5) habits; and (6) psychological processes (e.g. enjoyment, identifying as a physically active person).

Conclusion
People who maintained their participation in physical activity found it enjoyable, prioritised it, and integrated it into their daily routine. Participants were motivated to continue being physically active when they realised the benefits for their health. Social support, in particular companion support, was a key component facilitating continued engagement. Findings specific to maintenance of physical activity included reflexivity of how physical activity benefited health, flexibility, and identifying as a physically active person.
Productivity effects of agroecological practices in Africa: insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Romero Antonio Miriam E. , Faye Amy , Betancur-Corredor Bibiana , Baumüller Heike , von Braun Joachim 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Scholars have proposed agroecology as a promising method for promoting sustainable and socially just agricultural production systems. However, the extent to which agroecological practices will generate the yields required to ensure sufficient food globally remains unclear. This notion is particularly true in the context of Africa, where agricultural productivity is low but levels of hunger and malnutrition are high. To address this knowledge gap, this article undertakes a systematic review of empirical studies to assess the overall status of agroecology-related research in Africa. Using descriptive and meta-analytical methods, we evaluate empirical evidence on the effect of agroecological practices on land and labour productivity. Our analysis of 501 peer-reviewed articles reveals that the body of agroecology-related literature in Africa has been growing in the past 10 years from approximately 10 to more than 70 studies per annum before and after 2014, respectively, with a strong focus on East Africa, particularly Kenya. The majority of the reviewed studies relate to but do not mention agroecology in the title or abstract. Thus, solely relying on studies that use the term may introduce bias and overlook valuable research contributions to the field. The meta-analysis could identify 39 agronomic studies with 392 observations in which agroecological practices were compared to monocrop systems (defined as plots where similar plants grow alongside each other simultaneously and sequentially from one season to the next) with or without inputs as the control groups. The meta-analysis indicates that agroecological practices are associated with a positive and significant difference in land productivity, compared to that for monocrop systems especially so when monocrops are grown without inputs. However, the size and direction of yield differs by practice, crop, climatic factor, soil property and type of control.
Multimodal heterogeneous graph fusion for automated obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome diagnosis
Authors: Wang Haoyu , Qiu Xihe , Li Bin , Tan Xiaoyu , Huang Jingjing 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Polysomnography is the diagnostic gold standard for obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), requiring medical professionals to analyze apnea-hypopnea events from multidimensional data throughout the sleep cycle. This complex process is susceptible to variability based on the clinician’s experience, leading to potential inaccuracies. Existing automatic diagnosis methods often overlook multimodal physiological signals and medical prior knowledge, leading to limited diagnostic capabilities. This study presents a novel heterogeneous graph convolutional fusion network (HeteroGCFNet) leveraging multimodal physiological signals and domain knowledge for automated OSAHS diagnosis. This framework constructs two types of graph representations: physical space graphs, which map the spatial layout of sensors on the human body, and process knowledge graphs which detail the physiological relationships among breathing patterns, oxygen saturation, and vital signals. The framework leverages heterogeneous graph convolutional neural networks to extract both localized and global features from these graphs. Additionally, a multi-head fusion module combines these features into a unified representation for effective classification, enhancing focus on relevant signal characteristics and cross-modal interactions. This study evaluated the proposed framework on a large-scale OSAHS dataset, combined from publicly available sources and data provided by a collaborative university hospital. It demonstrated superior diagnostic performance compared to conventional machine learning models and existing deep learning approaches, effectively integrating domain knowledge with data-driven learning to produce explainable representations and robust generalization capabilities, which can potentially be utilized for clinical use. Code is available at https://github.com/AmbitYuki/HeteroGCFNet.
A dynamic preference recommendation model based on spatiotemporal knowledge graphs
Authors: Fan Xinyu , Ji Yinqin , Hui Bei 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Recommender systems are of increasing importance owing to the growth of social networks and the complexity of user behavior, and cater to the personalized needs of users. To improve recommendation performance, several methods have emerged and made a combination of knowledge graphs and recommender systems. However, the majority of approaches faces issues like overlooking spatiotemporal features and lacking dynamic modeling. The former restricts the flexibility of recommendations, while the latter renders recommendations unable to adapt to the changing interests of users. To overcome these limitations, a novel dynamic preference recommendation model based on spatiotemporal knowledge graphs (DRSKG), which captures preferences dynamically, is proposed in this paper. Constructed by knowledge graphs, the model integrates spatiotemporal features and takes into account the dynamic preferences of users across various temporal, spatial, and situational contexts. Therefore, DRSKG not only describes the spatiotemporal characteristics of user behaviors more accurately but also models the evolution of dynamic preferences in spatiotemporal changes. Massive experiments demonstrate that the proposed model exhibits significant recommendation enhancement compared with the traditional one, achieving up to 7% and 5% improvements in terms of Precision and Recall metrics, respectively.
A characterization of ramification groups via jet algebras
Authors: Marques Sophie , Pagano Luigi 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe present a functorial method to define ramification groups, identifying them as inertia groups of an induced action on composite jet algebras. This framework lays the foundation for defining higher ramification groups for actions involving group schemes. To achieve this, we introduce Taylor maps within the category of commutative unitary rings at prime ideals of an $$R$$
R
-algebra and compute their kernels for algebras of finite type over a field with separably generated residue fields.