bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A pilot chronic low back program for Ezidi refugees is feasible and effective: a waitlist-controlled study
Authors: Joo Baeho , Marquez Jodie , Young Ashley , Osmotherly Peter 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background
Persistent musculoskeletal pain is the most commonly reported health problem in refugees and asylum seekers. In an Ezidi settlement region in Australia, the physiotherapy department received a high number of referrals for the treatment of chronic low back pain. Group programs to manage low back pain have been shown to be effective in the general population. However, application of in this refugee population has not previously been reported.
Objective
We aimed to evaluate a group program tailored for, and administered to, Ezidi refugees with chronic low back pain.
Methods
This was a waitlist-controlled trial. All adult Ezidi refugees who were referred to physiotherapy for management of chronic low back pain were invited to join a group program where they participated in multidisciplinary education and exercise sessions for 8 weeks. The COMI-back tool was used to evaluate health related benefits of the program and a post program survey collected satisfaction data.
Results
Seventeen people consented, and 14 completed the program with 10 participating in at least 50% of the program. The differences between before and after the waiting time was not statistically significant (p = 0.33). The pre-post program score differences for the 17 recruits, the 14 participants who completed the program, and the ten who were compliant with at least 50% of the program were all statistically significant (p < 0.01, < 0.01, < 0.01), and the median of differences at the end of the program was − 1.2 (IQR = -3.5–0), -2.28 (IQR = -3.55 - -0.2) and − 3.33 (IQR = -3.6 - -1.5) for each group respectively. The median changes in the 14 completers and 10 high attenders exceeded the minimal detectable change (MDC) of 1.7 on the COMI-back tool. For the high attenders, the median of differences (-1.98, IQR = -3.4 - -1) remained statistically significant (p < 0.01) at 3-month follow-up. High satisfaction with the program was reported with no negative feedback or adverse events.
Conclusions
The chronic low back pain program was feasible to conduct and acceptable to Ezidi refugees. Those who completed the program demonstrated statistically and clinically worthwhile improvements in the measured health indicators and those with the highest compliance with the program, achieved the best results.
Efficient Model-based Deep Learning via Network Pruning and Fine-Tuning
Authors: Park Chicago Y. , Gan Weijie , Zou Zihao , Hu Yuyang , Sun Zhixin , Kamilov Ulugbek S. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Model-based deep learning (MBDL) is a powerful methodology for designing deep models to solve imaging inverse problems. MBDL networks can be seen as iterative algorithms that estimate the desired image using a physical measurement model and a learned image prior specified using a convolutional neural net (CNNs). The iterative nature of MBDL networks increases the test-time computational complexity, which limits their applicability in certain large-scale applications. Here we make two contributions to address this issue: First, we show how structured pruning can be adopted to reduce the number of parameters in MBDL networks. Second, we present three methods to fine-tune the pruned MBDL networks to mitigate potential performance loss. Each fine-tuning strategy has a unique benefit that depends on the presence of a pre-trained model and a high-quality ground truth. We show that our pruning and fine-tuning approach can accelerate image reconstruction using popular deep equilibrium learning (DEQ) and deep unfolding (DU) methods by 50% and 32%, respectively, with nearly no performance loss. This work thus offers a step forward for solving inverse problems by showing the potential of pruning to improve the scalability of MBDL.
Exploring Small Airway Disease in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients: Insights from Oscillometry Analysis
Authors: Kotsiou¹ Ourania S. , Kirgou² Paraskevi , Dimeas Ilias E. , Gourgoulianis² Konstantinos I. , Daniil² Zoe 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by lung scarring. Recent evidence suggests that small airway dysfunction (SAD) contributes to IPF pathogenesis. This study assessed SAD in IPF patients using oscillometry and examined associations with disease severity and cardiovascular comorbidity.
Methods: Forty-eight IPF patients were included in this cross-sectional study. Lung function was assessed using forced oscillation technique (FOT) and impulse oscillometry (IOS), spirometry, plethysmography, and DLCO measurements. Key parameters, including AX, Fres, and R5-R20, were analyzed. Correlations between oscillometry parameters, disease severity indices (GAP index, MRC dyspnea score), and coronary artery disease (CAD) risk were evaluated.
Results: Elevated R5-R20 was observed in 65% of patients (FOT) and 60% (IOS). Increased Fres was found in 94% (FOT) and 90% (IOS), while AX was elevated in all participants. Significant correlations were found between AX and DLCO% (r = -0.502, p < 0.001), and between Fres and DLCO% (r = -0.705, p < 0.001). Higher AX was associated with increased CAD score (r = 0.283, p = 0.045), while improved lung compliance (less negative X5) correlated with a lower CAD score (r = -0.314, p = 0.037). No significant correlations were found between oscillometry parameters and GAP or MRC scores.
Conclusion: SAD is prevalent in IPF and is associated with impaired gas exchange and increased cardiovascular risk. Oscillometry provides valuable insights into lung stiffness and small airway resistance, particularly in cases where spirometric abnormalities may not be evident, supporting its use in monitoring disease progression in IPF.
Exploring the Biochemical Landscape of Bacterial Medium with Pyruvate as the Exclusive Carbon Source for NMR Studies
Authors: Dağ Çağdaş , Kahraman Kerem 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

The use of Escherichia coli for recombinant protein production is a cornerstone in structural biology, particularly for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy studies. Understanding the metabolic behavior of E. coli under different carbon sources is critical for optimizing isotope labeling strategies, which are essential for protein structure determination by NMR. Recent advancements, such as mixed pyruvate labeling, have enabled improved backbone resonance assignment in large proteins, making selective isotopic labeling strategies more important than ever for NMR studies​. In this study, we aimed to investigate the metabolic adaptations of E. coli when grown on pyruvate as the sole carbon source, a common condition used to achieve selective labeling for NMR spectroscopy. Using NMR-based metabolomics, we tracked key metabolic shifts throughout the culture process to better understand how pyruvate metabolism affects protein production and isotopic labeling.Our results reveal that pyruvate is rapidly depleted before IPTG induction, while acetate and lactate accumulate due to overflow metabolism. These byproducts persist after induction, indicating that pyruvate is diverted into waste pathways, which limits its efficient use in isotope incorporation. This metabolic inefficiency presents a challenge for isotopic labeling protocols that rely on pyruvate as a carbon source for NMR studies. Our results highlight the need to fine-tune pyruvate supplementation to improve metabolic efficiency and isotopic labeling, making this study directly relevant to optimizing protocols for NMR studies involving protein structure determination. These insights provide valuable guidance for enhancing the quality and yield of isotopically labeled proteins in NMR spectroscopy.
Who are the hard-to-reach population? Spatial analysis from a cross-sectional study on the access to bed net and malaria vaccine in the Lake Victoria Region, Kenya
Authors: Ko Yura K , Kagaya Wataru , Yoneoka Daisuke , Kongere James , Opiyo Victor , Oginga Jared , Omondi Protus , Musyoka Kelvin B. , Chan Chim W. , Kanoi Bernard N. , Gitaka Jesse , Kaneko Akira 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) and vaccines are effective malaria control tools. However, inadequate uptake has been reported in countries where both interventions are available. To maximize the impact these tools provide, it is crucial to identify populations that are not being reached and the barriers to uptake.
Methods
In a cross-sectional study conducted in April 2024 in Kanyamwa Kologi Ward in Homa Bay County, Kenya, 4,662 households in 58 randomely selected villages were visited and interviewed. We examined the proportions of households that: 1) received at least one new LLIN within the previous five months (net distribution), 2) reported all children used LLIN (net usage), 3) reported at least one child had received one dose of the RTS,S vaccine (vaccine uptake), and 4) reported all children had received four doses of the vaccine (vaccine completion). Bayesian spatial autoregression analyses were used to identify the association and its credible intervals (CrI) between the household-level characteristics and the four outcomes.
Results
The overall uptake proportions were 89.9% for net distribution, 84.4% for net usage, 88.2% for vaccine uptake, and 53.7% for vaccine completion. All four outcomes showed geographical heterogeneity with significant (p < 0.05) Moran's I. Households headed by adults of >40 years had higher odds of having received a new LLIN (OR=1.85, 95% CrI 0.93–4.61), having one child who had received one vaccine dose (OR=1.83, 0.69–4.66), and having all children fully vaccinated (OR=2.36, 1.09–5.46), but lower odds of net usage by all children (OR=0.62, 0.40–0.96). Households with five or more children had higher odds of having received a new LLIN (OR=5.51, 1.69–53.8) but lower odds of net usage by all children (OR=0.24, 0.14–0.38) and having all children fully vaccinated (OR=0.20, 0.04–0.61). Distance to the nearest health center was negatively associated with all outcomes. Household wealth was positively associated with all outcomes.
Conclusion
Uptake of LLIN and malaria vaccine in Homa Bay County, Kenya varied by geography and household characteristics. These findings suggest the need for targeted, outcome-specific interventions to enhance overall public health policy uptake in malaria prevention.
Groundwater Recharge Modeling at Godagari using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT)
Authors: Tithi Sumaia Ahmed , Bari Md. Niamul 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Accurately assessing groundwater recharge is vital for effective water resource management, especially in low rainfall regions facing declining groundwater levels. This project developed a SWAT model in Godagari, northern Bangladesh, to estimate groundwater recharge from 1991 to 2022, using various geographical and climatic data. The model revealed that only 119.01 mm of the average annual rainfall of 1272.72 mm recharges the groundwater, with simulated annual recharge ranging from 83.89 to 194.78 mm. The model showed satisfactory performance, indicating SWAT's effectiveness in assessing groundwater recharge and informing sustainable water management policies like zoning and water harvesting.
Experimental realization of two qubit teleportation and four bit dense coding
Authors: P Sayuj. , Paul Ben T , Randeep N. C. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Quantum teleportation and dense coding are quantum tasks in which an unknown quantum state sends from one location to another in first one and a classical bits sends between two locations in the later. We introduce a quantum circuit for creating generalized Bell states discussed by Gustavo Rigolin (PRA 71, 032303 (2005)). We develop appropriate quantum circuit for realizing two qubits teleportation and four bits dense coding. We experimentally demonstrate these circuits in IBM quantum computer and calculate fidelity of teleportation and efficiency of dense coding.
Factors Affecting Export Demand for Malaysian Palm-Based Finished Products
Authors: Kalsom Zakaria  , Nur Ain Mohd Hassan  , Abdul Hafizh Mohd Azam  , Kamalrudin Mohamed Salleh  , Nur Nadia Kamil  , Norhidayu Abdullah  
Published: October 2024

The encouraging growth in volume and exports of palm-based finished products (PBFP) was directly related to an increase in their demand. It is thus important to investigate the factors influencing such demand. Our study attempts to elucidate this for the Malaysian PBFP in 10 major foreign markets, namely, Turkey, China, Iraq, Iran, Singapore, Romania, Australia, Pakistan, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. This study constitutes a panel data analysis for the 10 countries using data from 2007 to 2021 using the fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) method. Pedroni and Westerlund cointegration test indicates the presence of a long-term relationship between the variables under study. The empirical results show that gross domestic product (GDP) has a long-term positive influence on the demand for PBFP, with every 1% increase in GDP will increase the demand for palm oil by 0.9%. In addition, population size (POP) also shows a positive sign and is statistically significant at the 1% level, indicating that a 1% increase in POP will lead to a 0.3% increase in PBFP demand. Substitute oil price also has a long-run positive influence where for every 1% increase in the price of both commodities will increase the demand for PBFP by 0.1%. Meanwhile the price of PBFP has a long-term positive influence on its demand. Thus, information regarding the factors influencing the demand for PBFP from our findings may help industry player and policymakers in formulating strategies to improve the markets, and academicians may also benefit from sharing the knowledge gained from the study.
The Influence of External Audit Quality on Discretionary Accruals and Real Earnings Management Practices: An Analysis of Malaysian Firms
Authors: Muhammad Shaheer Nuhu  , Zauwiyah Ahmad  , Ying Zhee Lim  
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to analyse the mitigating effects of external audit quality (EAQ) factors on earnings management (EM) practices. Data were collected from firms listed on Bursa Malaysia’s main market, covering the years 2011 through 2022. Panel regression was employed to analyse the data. The findings of this study confirmed a significant negative association between audit reputation, audit quality, audit opinions, and EM of listed firms in Malaysia. Audit fees and audit tenure were found to be not significant in relation to EM. The study included five control variables in the analysis, and only economic value added (EVA) was found to be significant. The findings suggest that a number of audit quality factors are indicative of EM among listed firms. The authors extend, as well as contribute to, the growing literature on the EAQ, and therefore, wider corporate governance literature. Thus, it provides originality by presenting empirical evidence and outcomes to fully understand how discretionary accrual and real EM affect EAQ in the Malaysian context. Therefore, stakeholders should place higher concern on the selection of an external auditor, and investors should take into account the external audit factors when making investment decisions. Measuring the effectiveness of EAQ allows decision-makers to evaluate how effective employed governance measures are in improving shareholders’ perceptions of financial information quality and mitigating EM practices.
Parental Information-Use Strategies in a Digital Parenting Environment and Their Associations With Parental Social Support and Self-Efficacy: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Onishi Ryuta 
Published: October 2024

Background
In today’s digital society, the acquisition of parenting information through online platforms such as social networking sites (SNSs) has become widespread. Amid the mix of online and offline information sources, there is a need to discover effective information-seeking methods for solving parenting problems.

Objective
This study aimed to identify patterns of information use among parents of young children in the digital age and elucidate the characteristics of these patterns through a comparative analysis of parental social support and self-efficacy.

Methods
An internet-based survey was administered to fathers and mothers of children aged 0-3 years. Convenience sampling, facilitated by an internet-based survey company, was adopted, and data from 227 fathers and 206 mothers were analyzed. The survey included questions on personal characteristics, frequency of use of different sources of parenting information (websites, SNSs, parenting apps, family, friends, and professionals), availability of parental social support, and parental self-efficacy. The Partitioning Around Medoids (PAM) clustering algorithm was used to identify patterns in parenting information use.

Results
A total of 4 clusters were identified: multisource gatherers (n=161), offline-centric gatherers (n=105), online-centric gatherers (n=86), and minimal information gatherers (n=68). The availability of parental social support was perceived to be relatively higher among multisource and offline-centric gatherers compared with online-centric and minimal information gatherers. Parental self-efficacy was highest among multisource gatherers, followed by offline-centric and online-centric gatherers, and lowest among minimal information gatherers.

Conclusions
This study contributes to the evidence that online information can effectively complement offline information in addressing parenting challenges, although its ability to fully replace offline sources remains limited. Parenting support professionals are encouraged to understand parents’ current information use strategies and actively foster their social relationships, helping them to adopt more diverse and comprehensive approaches to information use.
PERANCANGAN TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER DENGAN METODE INSERTION DI ROA MALAKA, JAKARTA BARAT
Authors: Nilam Hansel Aditya , Nilam Hansel Aditya , Ardiani Yanita Mila 
Published: October 2024

Kota Tua merupakan salah satu tujuan wisatawan domestik maupun mancanegara. hal ini dikarenakan banyak sekali sejarah tentang kota jakarta sendiri sehingga pengunjung mendapatkan edukasi khususnya generasi muda dan wisatawan mancanegara. Tempat ini juga memiliki spot-spot yang bagus untuk selfie dengan gaya arsitektur kolonial Belanda yang sangat dominan. Untuk menunjang kedatangan wisatawan maka dibangun TIC yang bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi kepada wisatawan yang belum mengetahui daerah tersebut. Pembangunan TIC ini harus memperhatikan lingkungan sekitar, termasuk bangunan heritage yang biasanya dirobohkan jika ada bangunan tambahan. Kemudian digunakan metode Insertion yang berfungsi untuk menghindari pembongkaran bangunan di sekitarnya, terutama bangunan cagar budaya yang memiliki nilai sejarah tinggi. Maka tujuan dari pembuatan makalah ini adalah untuk memperkaya desain pada area tersebut agar lebih vital dengan menggunakan metode insertion
PENDEKATAN DIGITAL PADA PROSES DESAIN ARSITEKTUR
Authors: Kristiawan Yanuarius Benny , Purwanto Purwanto 
Published: October 2024

Pendekatan digital telah menjadi fenomena penting dalam proses perancangan arsitektur dan akan terus berkembang di masa mendatang. Fenomena tersebut dapat diamati pada banyaknya arsitek yang mulai menggunakan teknologi digital berupa hardware dan software perancangan untuk membantu dalam proses perancangan arsitektur. Efisiensi dan akurasi proses perancnagan sangat terbantu dengan adanya teknologi digital. Arsitek seharusnya dapat mengakses dan menganalisis data menjadi lebih mudah dan cepat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimanakah pendekatan digital dilakukan dalam proses perancangan arsitektur dengan mengacu pada tahap umum perencanaan dan perancangannya. Metode studi literatur digunakan dalam penelitian pendekatan digital yang terjadi pada proses perancangan sebuah karya arsitektur ini. Pada penelitian yang menggunakan paradigma penelitian rasionalistik dengan metode deduktif kualitatif melalui eksplorasi proses perancangan arsitektur, pendekatan perancangan yang ditawarkan Simon Arteta dan perkembangan pendekatan digital pada perancangan arsitektur saat ini diharapkan dapat menjawab tujuan penelitian. Terdapat temuan berupa berbagai pendekatan digital pada perancangan arsitektur yang lebih terkonsentrasi pada tahap perancangan. Tahap pemrograman sebagai tahap dasar pendefinisian permasalahan arsitektur belum ditemukan adanya perkembangan yang memadai untuk membantu arsitek menyelesaikan tahap ini lebih mudah dan transparan.
Vigilancia epistémica y marcación discursiva en la coconstrucción interaccional
Authors: Piatti Guillermina 
Published: October 2024

En este trabajo presentaremos cómo los hablantes ponen en funcionamiento la vigilancia epistémica ante la información que se coconstruye en la interacción coloquial. El accionamiento de dichos mecanismos cognitivos deja sus huellas en los diversos tipos de marcación discursiva que producen los hablantes en el corpus de conversaciones analizadas para este estudio. Marcaciones epistémicas, mirativas y radicales o deónticas dan cuenta del modo coordinado con el cual los hablantes coconstruyen el proyecto de indagación –información- en el desarrollo de la dinámica conversacional. Asimismo, destacamos la necesidad de enseñar estos contenidos en los cursos de Español como segunda lengua y extranjera.
Voces silenciadas
Authors: Galván Gabriela Susana 
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo propone reflexionar en torno a la situación de las mujeres compositoras del siglo XVIII en la Corte de Federico el Grande. El desafío plantea conciliar la doble condición: mujer y artista. Para comprender lo que implica esta conciliación se analiza el contexto filosófico, social y cultural e histórico pertinente, indagando acerca de las posibilidades de acceso a la formación intelectual y artística de la mujer a lo largo de la historia. Se indaga además en el concepto de cultura de la cancelación y la invisibilización del artista y su obra.
Solving Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem on Twisted Edwards Curves Using Quantum Annealing and Index Calculus Method
Authors: Dzierzkowski Lukasz , Wroński Michał 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This paper presents an approach to solving the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem on alternative curve models over prime fields using a quantum annealing and index calculus method. Part of the algorithm, relation searching, is transformed into the Quadratic Unconstrained Boolean Optimization (QUBO) problem and then is efficiently solved using the D-Wave computer by quantum annealing. As Faugère et al. showed, twisted Edwards curves, because of their symmetric shape, allow us to obtain solutions of relations searching step using Groebner basis faster than in the case of Weierstrass curves. Because of symmetries, a system of equations of relations searching step for twisted Edwards curves has many symmetric solutions. Using the Groebner basis and having many system solutions makes it easier to find any of them. The same is true using quantum annealing - it is easier to find any solution to the QUBO problem if many are correct. In this paper, we used this observation to find out that a properly constructed QUBO problem for the relations searching step for twisted Edwards curves allows us to find a solution faster for the same size of the base field than in the case of Weierstrass curves. Using the presented approach, we solved the discrete logarithm problem using quantum annealing and index calculus method for elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem defined on twisted Edwards curve over a field 𝔽1021 with order equal to 4 · 241. It is now the biggest field and size of the group, where the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem was solved using quantum methods.