bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Awareness and Uptake of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis and Postexposure Prophylaxis Among College Students With Sexual Experiences: Institutional-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Xu Junfang , Xu Ke , Juma Omar , Zhang Xingliang , Lian Zhujun 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
Evidence has shown that HIV prevalence among young people, especially college students, has increased disproportionately. Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) are two of the most effective ways to prevent HIV, which are vital for college students with sexual experiences who have sexual risks.

Objective
To provide evidence for effective intervention to reduce the risk of HIV infection among young students, this study aimed to analyze the awareness and uptake of HIV PrEP and PEP among college students with sexual experiences.

Methods
An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was used to collect data through an electronic questionnaire from college students in 5 colleges located in Zhejiang Province. A total of 21,962 college students were investigated, of which 2605 students with sexual experiences were included in the data analysis with the following information collected: sociodemographic characteristics, awareness and uptake of HIV PrEP and PEP, sexual behaviors, and HIV tests. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to explore the factors on seeking PrEP and PEP.

Results
The average age of college students with sexual experiences was 21.25 (SD 2.75) years. Overall, 61.4% (n=1600) of the participants were aware of PrEP, and 53.0% (n=1380) of them were aware of PEP. Moreover, 5.6% (n=146) of them have sought PrEP or/and PEP, and 89.1% (n=2321) have not sought PrEP or PEP. College students who had more than 6 sexual partners, have always had unprotected sex, have subjective perceived risk behavior, and undergo HIV testing were more likely to seek PrEP or/and PEP. The main ways for the participants to learn PrEP and PEP were through school clubs, the internet, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, senior students and those who had not undergone an HIV test had a lower likelihood of seeking PrEP and PEP. College students who did not have risky sexual behaviors (odds ratio 0.468, P=.004) and homosexual students (odds ratio 0.318, P=.03) were more likely not to seek PEP.

Conclusions
College students with sexual experiences rarely seek PrEP and PEP, with a relatively low awareness of PrEP and PEP. It is very important to increase the knowledge and uptake of PrEP and PEP by educational and behavioral interventions among young students at risk for HIV infection.
User Acceptance of a Home Robotic Assistant for Individuals With Physical Disabilities: Explorative Qualitative Study
Authors: Sørensen Linda , Sagen Johannesen Dag Tomas , Melkas Helinä , Johnsen Hege Mari 
Published: November 2024

Background
Health care is shifting toward 5 proactive approaches: personalized, participatory, preventive, predictive, and precision-focused services (P5 medicine). This patient-centered care leverages technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)–powered robots, which can personalize and enhance services for users with disabilities. These advancements are crucial given the World Health Organization’s projection of a global shortage of up to 10 million health care workers by 2030.

Objective
This study aimed to investigate the acceptance of a humanoid assistive robot among users with physical disabilities during (1) AI-powered (using a Wizard of Oz methodology) robotic performance of predefined personalized assistance tasks and (2) operator-controlled robotic performance (simulated distant service).

Methods
An explorative qualitative design was used, involving user testing in a simulated home environment and individual interviews. Directed content analysis was based on the Almere model and the model of domestic social robot acceptance.

Results
Nine participants with physical disabilities aged 27 to 78 years engaged in robot interactions. They shared their perceptions across 7 acceptance concepts: hedonic attitudes, utilitarian attitudes, personal norms, social norms, control beliefs, facilitating conditions, and intention to use. Participants valued the robot’s usefulness for practical services but not for personal care. They preferred automation but accepted remote control of the robot for some tasks. Privacy concerns were mixed.

Conclusions
This study highlights the complex interplay of functional expectations, technological readiness, and personal and societal norms affecting the acceptance of physically assistive robots. Participants were generally positive about robotic assistance as it increases independence and lessens the need for human caregivers, although they acknowledged some current shortcomings. They were open to trying more home testing if future robots could perform most tasks autonomously. AI-powered robots offer new possibilities for creating more adaptable and personalized assistive technologies, potentially enhancing their effectiveness and viability for individuals with disabilities.
Text Messaging Versus Postal Reminders to Improve Participation in a Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Vives Nuria , Binefa Gemma , Travier Noemie , Farre Albert , Panera Jon Aritz , Casas Berta , Vidal Carmen , Ibáñez-Sanz Gemma , Garcia Montse ,   M-TICS research group
Published: November 2024

Background
Mobile phone SMS text message reminders have shown moderate effects in improving participation rates in ongoing colorectal cancer screening programs.

Objective
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of SMS text messages as a replacement for routine postal reminders in a fecal immunochemical test–based colorectal cancer screening program in Catalonia, Spain.

Methods
We conducted a randomized controlled trial among individuals aged 50 to 69 years who were invited to screening but had not completed their fecal immunochemical test within 6 weeks. The intervention group (n=12,167) received an SMS text message reminder, while the control group (n=12,221) followed the standard procedure of receiving a reminder letter. The primary outcome was participation within 18 weeks of the invitation. The trial was stopped early, and a recovery strategy was implemented for nonparticipants in the intervention group. We performed a final analysis to evaluate the impact of the recovery strategy on the main outcome of the trial. Participation was assessed using a logistic regression model adjusting for potential confounders (sex, age, and deprivation score index) globally and by screening behavior.

Results
The trial was discontinued early in September 2022 due to the results of the interim analysis. The interim analysis included 5570 individuals who had completed 18 weeks of follow-up (intention-to-treat). The SMS text message group had a participation rate of 17.2% (477/2781), whereas the control group had a participation rate of 21.9% (610/2789; odds ratio 0.71, 95% CI 0.62-0.82; P<.001). As a recovery strategy, 7591 (72.7%) out of 10,442 nonparticipants in the SMS text message group had an open screening episode and received a second reminder by letter, reaching a participation rate of 23% (1748/7591). The final analysis (N=24,388) showed a participation rate of 29.3% (3561/12,167) in the intervention group, which received 2 reminders, while the participation rate was 26.5% (3235/12,221) in the control group (odds ratio 1.16, 95% CI 1.09-1.23; P<.001).

Conclusions
Replacing SMS text messages with reminder letters did not increase the participation rate but also led to a decline in participation among nonparticipants 6 weeks after the invitation. However, sending a second reminder by letter significantly increased participation rates among nonparticipants within 6 weeks in the SMS text message group compared with those who received 1 postal reminder (control group). Additional research is essential to determine the best timing and frequency of reminders to boost participation without being intrusive in their choice of participation.

Trial Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04343950; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04343950
The grey wolf (Canis lupus) as a host of Echinococcus multilocularis, E. granulosus s.l. and other helminths – a new zoonotic threat in Poland
Authors: Karamon Jacek , Samorek-Pieróg Małgorzata , Bilska-Zając Ewa , Korpysa-Dzirba Weronika , Sroka Jacek , Zdybel Jolanta , Cencek Tomasz 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The aim of this study was to estimate the occurrence of Echinococcus spp. and other helminth infections in grey wolves in south-eastern Poland.

Material and Methods
Overall, 74 samples of wolf faeces were examined with a multiplex PCR and a system of real-time quantitative PCR methods to detect and identify Echinococcus spp. The faeces were additionally examined microscopically. Also, 20 samples of wolf intestines were examined with a sedimentation and counting technique (SCT).

Results

Echinococcus multilocularis DNA was detected in 6.8% and E. granulosus s.l. (identified as E. ortleppi) in 4.1% of faeces samples. Taenia spp. DNA was found in 43.2% and Mesocestoides in 4.1%. Examination of the intestines by SCT showed E. multilocularis worms in 10%, E. granulosus s.l. (E. ortleppi) in10%, Taenia spp. in 100%, hookworms in 30%, Alaria alata in 20%, Mesocestoides sp. in 10%, Trichuris vulpis in 15%, Molineus sp. in 5% and Euryhelmis sp. in 5%. By coproscopy, Capillariidae eggs were found in 59% of faeces samples. Genetic analysis of E. multilocularis worms showed the presence of two European haplotypes previously described in Poland in red foxes and pigs. Sequences of nad1 obtained from E. ortleppi worms shared full identity with a sequence from a human case in Poland.

Conclusion
The study showed the presence of E. multilocularis in wolves for the first time in Poland and confirmed our earlier observations on E. ortleppi. This double threat from Echinococcus in this wolf population should be taken into account when assessing the epidemiological risk. The study enriched the knowledge of other helminths found in wolves, also those (Euryhelmis) that were recorded for the first time in this species.
Blockchain Applications in Renewable Energy: Analytic Hierarchy Process-Based Survey Results
Authors: Kalnina Anete , Romagnoli Francesco , Feofilovs Maksims , Mazure Gunita 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The urgency to reach net-zero emissions until 2050 has created a vast interest in innovative technologies for renewable energy sector. At the same time the need for trusty and unfailing solutions will rise considering the increasing amount of decentralized and decarbonized energy systems. It has previously been described in the literature that the aforementioned characteristics could be combined by blockchain technology. Therefore, this study focuses on the practical side – the opinion of industry experts about the use of blockchain in renewable energy. By using SWOT, PESTLE and analytic hierarchy process analysis, the goal of this study is to develop a methodology for the selection of the most appropriate blockchain applications in renewable energy and to identify and evaluate the possible types of use considering socio-economic, political and legal, technological and environmental factors. The results of this study highlight the important influence of political, legal and technological factors like involvement of government institutions and possible attacks to the system, but considers the economic factors as the least significant for the introduction and use of blockchain technology in the renewable energy sector. The most promising use cases for blockchain would be associated with reliable and immutable certificates of origin for renewable energy and use in smart grid (including smart metering), smart homes and relevant Internet of Things applications. The use of crypto-assets and initial coin offerings for renewable energy development should be viewed with precaution and willingness to inform and educate considering social factors like public opinion and societies’ knowledge on crypto-assets.
Grey Relation System Applications in Multi-Attribute Decision-Making and Forecasting in Financial Management
Authors: Zmeškal Zdeněk , Dluhošová Dana , Li Huanyu , Wang Xian 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of the paper is to verify the Grey relation analysis methods and compare them with known models in financial management. The first part is devoted to MADM (multi-attribute decision methods) and the second one to grey forecasting methods.

Method: Localization GRA and globalization GRA multi-criteria models are described and compared with the TOPSIS method. The forecasting GRA(1,1) model based on cumulative data is described, derived and compared with the linear growth model. The models are verified on the data set.

Results and Discussion: The globalisation model based on a pair-wise comparison of alternatives is different, and the ranking of alternatives is fully different in comparison with the TOPSIS model. It was found that the localisation GRA model and TOPSIS, both constructed on similarity measures, present similar and comparable results. So, the grey relation approach considers the uncertainty of input data. The forecasting model GRA(1,1) is computed and compared with the growth model. Results show that the growth model is the trendy model, and the non-trendy series is overestimated or underestimated, so the GRA model looks more robust.

Research Implications: The problem of imprecise data is investigated. And it is a realistic condition for practical decision-making. The problem of lack of data is often a phenomenon in decision-making. Traditional statistical methods cannot be applied. Therefore, grey relation methodology is one approach to overcoming the problem of imprecise data and lack of data. Uncertainty and lack of data problems are topics important for research and the managerial community.

Originality/Value: Sometimes, in financial decision-making, high-quality data or long-term time series is not at our disposal, and on the other hand, decisions have to be made. This problem is often neglected and solved by not-relevant traditional statistical models. Therefore, methods that allow the solving of such problems are useful. It was shown that a grey relation methodology for multicriteria financial performance evaluation and forecasting shows more robust and stable results and could be more relevant for imprecise data or short time series data in financial decision-making problems.
Words that Matter: The Power of Effective Communication in Saudi Media and Hr Management
Authors: Al-Ghamdi Salem Matar , Al-Ghamdi AbdulKhaliq Saeed , Sohail M. Sadiq 
Published: November 2024

Objective: Effective corporate communications are the foundation on which the goodwill., cooperation and employee motivation are built. The dynamic and complex nature of working environment has interconnected communication and human resources management in a way that would require researchers to further investigate. This study examines the impact of effective communications on human resources management in Saudi Arabia’s Ithra Communications and Partnership Division and Aramco Media Production Division, Saudi Arabia.

Theoretical Framework: Considering the knowledge gap, this study utilizes the social network theory of communication. the This study is an extension of an original study conducted at Edo State Broadcasting Services, in Nigeria-Benin City. (Okolie and Ayewumi, 2020).

Method: This study was conducted through an online survey for 95 employees working for both media divisions at Ithra and Saudi Aramco at Dhahran City.

Results and Discussion: The results reveal that overall, there is a significant relationship between human resource management and effective communication. The study so showed that communication exerts a positive and statistically significant impact on human resource management in the media divisions at Ithra and Saudi Aramco at Dhahran City.

Implications of the Research: On the basis of these findings, the study recommends that organizations can attain success through the synergy of communication and human resources management.

Originality/Value: The study while a replication study is novel in that it explores the relationships between human resource management and effective communication from a contextual perspective and increases the generalizability of existing research
Interdisciplinarity in the Use of Playful Technologies in Early Childhood Education: Impacts on Teaching and Learning
Authors: Oliveira Sergio Renato , Pereira Rocha Hélen Cristina , Nunes França Maria , Gomes da Silva Lucivaldo , Reis Rosa João Pedro , Freitas Pereira Veloso Rossane Glads 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of the use of technological resources in early childhood education, highlighting how the introduction of technologies, such as television, digital games, and educational software, can improve learning and interaction in the classroom.

Theoretical Framework: The study is based on the theories of Vygotsky (1988) and the contemporary studies of Jankowski and Wrobel (2021), which emphasize the importance of interactivity and the conscious use of technology in the teaching-learning process for children.

Method: The research was carried out at the Instituto do Saber Mundo Azul, in Montes Claros - MG, with five teachers who, for a week, used different technological resources in their pedagogical practices. Data collection was done through questionnaires applied to the teachers.

Results and Discussion: The results indicated that the use of technology increased students' interest in the activities, however, the retention of the content was limited by the excitement generated by the playful resources. The discussion addresses the importance of planning the use of these tools to maximize their educational impact.

Research Implications: This study contributes to the understanding of how technological resources can be effectively incorporated into early childhood education, providing insights into ongoing teacher training and the integration of technologies into the curriculum.

Originality/Value: The research offers an analysis of the challenges and benefits of implementing technologies in early childhood education, highlighting the need for appropriate pedagogical strategies for the use of these tools.
Straw Craftsmanship from Port of Sauípe-BA: Possibility of Become a Geographic Indication
Authors: Santos Paulo Victor , Mattos Yngled Magalhães , Silva Marcelo Santana , Silva Daliane Teixeira , Saldanha Cleiton Braga , Rocha Angela Machado 
Published: November 2024

Objective: Present the potential of the Geographical Indication for straw handicrafts from Porto de Sauípe – Bahia based on the Methodology for Identifying Potential Brazilian Geographical Indications, developed by the Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae).

Theoretical Framework: The article shows some reports that provide information about the history and context of straw crafts in Porto de Sauípe, including local traditions and the role of artisans in the production of the products.

Method: The research has a qualitative approach with data collection through bibliographic survey and interviews with local artisans.

Results and Discussion: The results showed that the Porto de Sauípe region has factors that provide a quality product (handicrafts) with unique characteristics. The handicrafts have market potential, notoriety and great socioeconomic importance for local artisans. One of the main restrictions for the Geographical Indication is related to the criteria that require more attention, such as governance, research involved and vision of the future.

Research Implications: The research makes it possible to analyze the potential of Geographical Indications in other regions that have potential for manufacturing products with notoriety and requirements for registration.

Originality/Value: The study provides support to academics and artisans in Brazil, demonstrating the importance of the piassava production chain for maintaining crafts and generating local employment and income.
Numerical Simulation of the Dynamics of RF Capacitive Discharge in Carbon Dioxide
Authors: Lisovskiy Valeriy , Dudin Stanislav , Shakhnazarian Amaliya , Platonov Pavlo , Yegorenkov Vladimir 
Published: November 2024

In this research, the one-dimensional fluid code SIGLO-rf was used to study the internal parameters of RF capacitive discharge in carbon dioxide, focusing mainly on time-averaged and spatio-temporal distributions of discharge parameters. With the help of this code, in the range of distances between electrodes d = 0.04 – 8 cm, RF frequencies f = 3.89 – 67.8 MHz, and values of carbon dioxide pressure p = 0.1 – 9.9 Torr, averaged over the RF period axial profiles of the density of electrons, positive and negative ions were calculated as well as potential and electric field strength. It is shown that the discharge plasma in CO2 contains electrons, positive ions, as well as negative ions. The negative ions of atomic oxygen are formed by the dissociative attachment of electrons to CO2 molecules. Studies of the spatio-temporal dynamics of plasma parameters (electron density, potential and electric field strength, as well as ionization and attachment rates) in RF capacitive discharge in CO2 showed that during half of the RF period, 1 to 3 ionization bursts are usually observed. They correspond to stochastic heating in the near-electrode sheath and the formation of passive and active double layers near the sheath boundaries. The passive double layer appears in the cathode phase and maintains the discharge plasma. The active layer is formed in the anodic phase and ensures a balance of positive and negative charges escaping to the electrode during the RF period. It was found that when the conditions pd = 2 Torr cm and fd = 27.12 MHz cm are met simultaneously, during half of the RF period, 4 intense ionization peaks are observed: resulting from stochastic heating, passive, active, and additional (auxiliary) double layers. The auxiliary double layer helps bring electrons to the surface of the temporary anode and occurs near its surface inside the near-electrode sheath. Using the similarity law, the conditions for the existence of these 4 ionization peaks in a wide range of RF frequencies, carbon dioxide pressures, and distances between electrodes were verified.
Migración, desarrollo y condicionalidad: marcos políticos y narrativos
Authors: Delkáder-Palacios Augusto 
Published: November 2024

Este estudio tiene por objeto ofrecer una mejor comprensión conceptual sobre la relación entre la migración y el desarrollo. Para ello, analizaremos el framing[1] de la migración como elemento central de los enfoques y las políticas sobre migración y desarrollo. Identificaremos tres marcos donde se encuadra la migración, que derivan en tres enfoques o marcos políticos sobre migración y desarrollo: el «enfoque restrictivo», el «enfoque selectivo» y el «enfoque expansivo». Pondremos el foco en las motivaciones y efectos políticos que tienen estos enfoques sobre migración y desarrollo y, particularmente, en lo relativo a la condicionalidad migratoria. Finalmente, situaremos el análisis en el caso de la Unión Europea.
[1] En castellano puede traducirse como «encuadre» o «enmarcado», en referencia al proceso por el que un fenómeno es ubicado dentro de un marco o esquema de interpretación, con el objetivo de influir en la percepción de dicho fenómeno...