bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Proportion estimation in multistage pair ranked set sampling
Authors: Mahdizadeh M. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Estimating the proportion of individuals having a disease in a given population is a common problem in medicine. This is simply done by drawing a random sample from the target population, and computing the proportion of positive results based on a suitable diagnostic test. In some situations, the number of quantified units is limited because measuring the variable of interest is difficult or expensive. In this setting, one can utilize alternative designs that allow achieving the desired precision level with a smaller sample size. Multistage pair ranked set sampling (MSPRSS) is such a design that can be used instead of simple random sampling. It is a rank-based sampling method that incorporates auxiliary information in order to collect an informative sample. This article deals with the proportion estimation in MSPRSS. Some results about the proposed estimator are proved. A simulation experiment and a real data set in the context of breast cancer are used to demonstrate the finite sample properties of the new estimator.
The Marshall-Olkin Extended Gamma Lindley distribution: Properties, characterization and inference
Authors: Ammar Mariem , Boutouria Imen , Masmoudi Afif 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In this research paper, we introduce a new three-parameter model called Marshall-Olkin Extended Gamma Lindley, which provides greater flexibility for modeling lifetime data. We investigate some of its structural properties, including moments and moment generating function. Furthermore, we prove that this model is identifiable. We corroborate that the Marshall-Olkin Extended Gamma Lindley distribution is characterized by its truncated moments of order statistics. Relying on this characterization and the least squares, we set forward a new method in order to estimate the unknown parameters of the proposed model. A comparative study is conducted between this approach and different classical methods of estimation. A real data set is applied to show the flexibility of the suggested model against other models.
Anthropomorphic and Zoomorphic Clay Statuettes of the Kura-Araxes Tradition: Case from the Settlement Harich, Armenia
Authors: Saribekyan Mariam 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
During the emergence and expansion of the Kura-Araxes tradition in the South Caucasus, there was a notable advancement in architectural solutions and economic practices. This period also witnessed significant progress in pottery craftsmanship, leading to the creation of diverse clay objects, as well as the appearance of zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figurines in various cultural sites of this era. The Early Bronze Age settlement of Harich in northeastern Armenia is the so far known largest center of accumulation of these statuettes, where 347 zoomorphic and anthropomorphic figurines were found. These figurines provide valuable insights into the lifestyle and beliefs of the people of that era and serve as a significant resource for unraveling the Kura-Araxes tradition.
Measuring the frequency response of an optical microphone system with a fiber based setup
Authors: Stollberger Felix W. , Tanzer Manuel , Klambauer Reinhard , Bergmann Alexander 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This paper presents a measurement method for characterizing the frequency response of an optical microphone system using a purely optical approach. The use of optical methods allows to precisely determine the frequency response of the device from infra-sound up to 100 kHz in a single measurement, without the need of a reference microphone. The presented method relies on the inherently flat frequency characteristics of an optical cavity, allowing the assignment of any frequency-dependent behavior to secondary sources, such as the signal conditioning and data acquisition unit. The frequency characteristic was found to be strongly dependent on the settings of the internal amplifiers and high-pass filters, indicating the necessity of a calibration procedure if a flat frequency response is required.
“NECESSITAMOS DE UM SALÁRIO QUE NOS PERMITA SOBREVIVER"
Authors: Correia Nardy Flavio , Bittencourt Almeida Dóris 
Published: December 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar a constituição do Centro dos Professores Primários do Estado (CPPE), órgão representativo do magistério rio-grandense em seus primeiros anos de atuação, a partir de 1945. Trata-se de um tema sensível que se inscreve na História da Educação, afinado às questões epistemológicas da História do Tempo Presente. Metodologicamente, por meio de um arquivo pessoal e de boletins informativos da entidade, procuramos trazer para a cena historiográfica evidências das primeiras ações do associativismo docente no Rio Grande do Sul, protagonizadas pela criação do Centro de Professores. Estudar este tema permite que meditemos acerca da história da profissão docente, seus desafios e embates que extrapolam as fronteiras do tempo.
Prevalência e fatores associados às práticas alimentares entre trabalhadores de enfermagem de hospitais universitários
Authors: De Castro Silveira Fernanda , Da Rosa Jardim Vanda Maria 
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: identificar a prevalência e os fatores associados às práticas alimentares adequadas entre trabalhadores de enfermagem dos hospitais universitários federais de Pelotas e Rio Grande, no Rio Grande do Sul. Método: estudo transversal, realizado entre 2021-2022. O instrumento de pesquisa consistiu num questionário autoaplicado, de forma on-line, com características sociodemográficas, comportamentais, laborais e de saúde. As práticas alimentares foram obtidas através da escala: Como está a sua alimentação? A análise dos dados compreendeu distribuição de frequência, análise bivariada e Regressão de Poisson. Resultados: participaram 598 pessoas, práticas alimentares adequadas em 52,3% dos trabalhadores. A adequação às práticas alimentares esteve diretamente associada aos praticantes de atividade física ativos ou muito ativos e qualidade de vida muito boa. Conclusão: os resultados podem ser utilizados pelos gestores hospitalares para incentivar a alimentação saudável dos trabalhadores da enfermagem.
Práticas de cuidado empregadas nos jovens e adultos com quadros de ansiedade: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Silveira dos Santos Galarça Ana Maria , Kantorski Luciane Prado , Porto Adrize Rutz , De Menezes Etiene Silveira 
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: conhecer a literatura existente sobre as práticas de cuidado empregadas em jovens e adultos com quadros de ansiedade atendidos na rede de atenção à saúde. Método: revisão integrativa nas bases de dados: Medline, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Os critérios para seleção foram publicações entre 2013 e 2023 e escritas no idioma inglês, espanhol e português. Foram excluídas as teses, dissertações e literatura cinzenta, bem como, os estudos que tratavam de idosos, crianças e adolescentes, sendo selecionados 21 artigos. Resultados: as formas de cuidado encontradas foram práticas integrativas e complementares, tratamento farmacológico, atendimento psicoterápico, atividade física, oficinas e realidade virtual. Conclusões: os estudos mostram que as práticas de cuidado podem ser realizadas isoladamente ou associadas entre si, destacando-se as práticas integrativas. Além disso, o tratamento medicamentoso, deve ser usado associado a outras práticas de cuidado.
Circulating FGF21 is lower in South Asians compared with Europids with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Hoekx Carlijn A , Martinez-Tellez Borja , Straat Maaike E , Bizino Maurice B , van Eyk Huub J , Lamb Hildebrandus J , Smit Johannes W A , Jazet Ingrid M , Nahon Kimberly J , Janssen Laura G M , Rensen Patrick C N , Boon Mariëtte R 
Published: December 2024

ObjectiveInflammation contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While South Asians are more prone to develop T2DM than Europids, the inflammatory phenotype of the South Asian population remains relatively unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate potential differences in circulating levels of inflammation-related proteins in South Asians compared with Europids with T2DM.MethodIn this secondary analysis of three randomized controlled trials, relative plasma levels of 73 inflammation-related proteins were measured using an Olink Target Inflammation panel and the serum fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) concentration using an ELISA kit in Dutch South Asians (n = 47) and Dutch Europids (n = 49) with T2DM.ResultsOf the 73 inflammation-related proteins, the relative plasma levels of six proteins were higher (stem cell factor, caspase-8, C–C motif chemokine ligand 28, interferon-gamma, sulfotransferase 1A1 and cystatin D; q-value <0.05), while relative levels of six proteins were lower (FGF21, human fibroblast collagenase, interferon-8, C–C motif chemokine ligand 4, C–X–C motif chemokine ligand 6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1; q-value <0.05) in South Asians compared with Europids. Of these, the effect size of FGF21 was the largest, particularly in females. We validated this finding by assessing the FGF21 concentration in serum. The FGF21 concentration was indeed lower in South Asians compared with Europids with T2DM in both males (−42.2%; P < 0.05) and females (−58.5%; P < 0.001).ConclusionRelative plasma levels of 12 inflammation-related proteins differed between South Asians and Europids with T2DM, with a significantly pronounced reduction in FGF21. In addition, the serum FGF21 concentration was significantly lower in South Asian males and females compared with Europids. Whether low FGF21 is an underlying cause or consequence of T2DM in South Asians remains to be determined.Clinical trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01761318, registration date 20-12-2012; NCT02660047, registration date 21-03-2018; and NCT03012113, registration date 06-01-2017).
Brief Assessment Tools for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders in Children: A Systematic Review
Authors: Adam Gaelen P. , Caputo Eduardo L. , Kanaan Ghid , Freeman Jennifer B. , Brannan Elizabeth H. , Balk Ethan M. , Trikalinos Thomas A. , Steele Dale W. 
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to estimate the comparative performance of brief diagnostic assessment tools.

METHODS
Data sources included articles from PubMed, the Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Embase, Cumulated Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, and Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), as well as unpublished studies with reported results in ClinicalTrials.gov through May 15, 2024. Studies of children (up to age 21 years) with a clinical suspicion of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that evaluated the accuracy (predictive validity) of brief assessment tools for OCD, compared with a reference standard, were included. We extracted participant characteristics, scale and reference standard information, results, and risk of bias assessment. We performed random-effects diagnostic meta-analysis where feasible. We assessed strength of evidence for each scale.

RESULTS
There is moderate strength of evidence that the 8-question version of the Child Behavior Checklist-Obsessive Compulsive Subscale (CBCL-OCD/OCS) is sufficiently sensitive and specific (summary area under the curve [AUC], 0.84; 95% CI: 0.74-0.91) to prompt specialist referral for additional diagnostic assessment. Other tools may perform as well or better, but the current evidence is insufficient to justify broad conclusions about their performance. Limitations include few studies per scale, most of which were case-control studies, and that the presence of homogenous white populations may preclude generalizability of tool performance.

CONCLUSIONS
Based on the current evidence, the CBCL-OCD/OCS probably is sufficiently accurate to indicate which youth should be further evaluated for OCD, but more research is needed to establish whether the 8-question subscale can function as a stand-alone measure. The available evidence is insufficient for other brief assessment tools.
Cementitious versus alkali-activated textile reinforced mortars for combined energy and seismic upgrade of masonry panels
Authors: Kapsalis Panagiotis , Askouni Paraskevi D. , Papanicolaou Catherine G. , Triantafillou Thanasis C. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Masonry retrofitting systems combining seismic with energy upgrading features are increasingly gaining popularity in the scientific community during the past years since they simultaneously address two of the most pressing needs related to the existing building stock. This is commonly realized by applying textile reinforced mortar (TRM) overlays combined with thermal insulation boards on building envelopes. At the same time, the urge for eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable interventions calls for low-cement or even cement-free solutions. This study aims to combine these requirements by experimentally investigating an integrated seismic/energy retrofitting system that incorporates alkali-activated materials (AAM) based on industrial waste. The system is compared to a counterpart one comprising conventional cementitious materials. The relative position of the strengthening and the thermal insulation layers is yet another parameter of this study. The latter includes tests performed on retrofitted masonry specimens aiming to assess their mechanical performance in terms of masonry-to-overlay bond and flexural capacity. This is achieved by shear bond tests, and in-plane and out-of-plane bending tests, respectively. The results show that the replacement of cementitious binders by alkali-activated ones in TRM jackets is a promising alternative, eliminating cement consumption while ensuring comparable load bearing capacities with ‘conventional’ TRM systems. It is also indicated that the effectiveness of the AAM-based system is improved when the strengthening layer is applied externally, i.e., on top of the insulating boards. However, further research is needed for the optimization of the system’s mechanical and long-term performance.
Visual Storytelling and Historical Memory. A Review of <em>Graphic Memories of the Civil Rights Movement: Reframing History in Comics</em>
Authors: Ebesu Duane 
Published: December 2024

This review explores Jorge Santos’ Graphic Memories of the Civil Rights Movement (University of Texas Press, 2019), which analyzes how graphic novels reframe cultural memory of the civil rights movement through visual storytelling. Santos critiques “consensus memory” for oversimplifying the movement, highlighting how comics offer counter-memory by presenting history as contested and multifaceted. The review delves into key examples, including March and Stuck Rubber Baby, emphasizing the role of visual media in disrupting linear narratives. Santos’ interdisciplinary approach enriches both comics and memory studies, urging readers to engage with diverse, ongoing struggles for social justice.
Detection of Probiotic Bacteria Ligilactobacillus salivarius in the Midgut of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini, donovan) Collected from Borduar, Assam
Authors: Parbin Hena , Chutia Bhuban Ch. , Koushik Simanta , Ahmed Anjela , Hazarika Girin , Borah Probodh 
Published: December 2024

Background: Eri silkworm rearing, crucial to Assam’s economy, faces severe productivity threats from disease and crop loss. These challenges impact farmers’ livelihoods, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions to boost disease resistance and crop yield, ensuring the industry’s sustainability and profitability. Methods: The study investigated the detection of Lactobacillus species in the midgut of the Eri silkworm (Samia ricini, Donovan) collected from Borduar, Assam. The research involved identifying Ligilactobacillus salivarius in the midgut of 5th instar larvae of the Borduar ecorace of Eri silkworm. The larvae, reared separately on castor and kesseru host plants, were utilized for isolating Lactobacillus on MRS agar. Molecular identification of these isolates was achieved through 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Result: Ligilactobacillus salivarius, a species under the genus Lactobacillus, was identified for the first time in the midgut of Eri silkworm larvae. This bacterium is widely known as a potential probiotic in higher animals, particularly poultry, indicating its possible benefits for silkworm health. The discovery of Ligilactobacillus salivarius in silkworms paves the way for further research aimed at developing novel probiotics tailored specifically for the sericulture industry, potentially improving silkworm health and boosting productivity. Implementing these probiotics presents a promising solution to the challenges facing sericulture in Assam, offering enhanced disease resistance and crop yield.
Means of attracting and holding attention in personalized video blogs of the demonstration type
Authors: Shesterina A. M. 
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION. The active development of the audiovisual sector of new media in a highly competitive environment suggests that content authors are actively working on developing means of attracting and retaining the audience’s attention to a specific work. This process is especially vividly realized in personalized video blogs of the demonstration type, where the author, as a rule, remains one-on-one with the audience. Therefore, it seems appropriate to analyze the means that video bloggers use in their works in order to ensure their popularity.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The empirical basis of the study was formed by publications on the channels “The Kate Clapp” and “Sasha Spilberg” on the YouTube platform from September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024. The study was carried out based on textual, comparative-typological methods and the method of content analysis.RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. In the course of the study, we came to the conclusion that bloggers work extremely actively with both visual and auditory submodalities. Frequently used visual submodalities include location, size, playing with color, and the use of graphic elements. Auditory submodalities include volume and alternation of speech, music, and noise. We also managed to establish a relationship between the frequency of using visual and auditory submodalities: as a rule, a blogger who actively works with one more often turns to the other. The most popular submodalities are those common to online video content and traditional television. However, in the field of video blogging, their concentration in a work is, on average, higher than on a television screen.CONCLUSION. Submodalities allow the blogger to attract and hold the audience’s attention to the work. The study managed to establish a correlation between the frequency of submodalities and the degree of audience interest in a video fragment: in episodes where the concentration of submodalities is higher, a surge in user interest in media content is noted.
Herb-Fortified Arabica Cascara Infusion as a Functional Beverage
Authors: Syabila Feby Ariani , Supriyanti Florentina Maria Titin , Zackiyah Zackiyah 
Published: December 2024

Cascara is a product derived from the drying of Arabica coffee pulp. It has potential as a functional beverage with health benefits. This study aims to produce a functional beverage from cascara and analyze its organoleptic properties, phytochemical content, antioxidant activity, total polyphenols, and caffeine content of cascara infusion fortified with medicinal plants. The methods utilized in this study included drying, grinding, and sieving, as well as the formulation of cascara with lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and kaffir lime peel (Citrus hystrix) fortificants. The formulations included V1 (C : S = 75% : 25%); V2 (C : J = 75% : 25%); V3 (C : S : J = 50% : 25% : 25%); and V4 (C : S : J = 75% : 12,5% : 12,5%). The analysis included organoleptic evaluation, cascara brewing temperature and time optimization, gravimetric method moisture content evaluation, pH measurement, phytochemical content evaluation, DPPH method antioxidant activity assay, Folin-Ciocalteu method total polyphenol content measurement, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry caffeine content evaluation. The hedonic test results indicated that the most preferred sample was V1, with a score of 3.90 out of 5.00. Moisture content analysis showed that cascara contains 13.36 ± 0.0007% moisture, lemongrass stalks 11.10 ± 0.0043%, and kaffir lime peel 7.63 ± 0.0004%. The pH of all variants had met the standard with a range of 4.18 ± 0.05 - 4.24 ± 0.08. The phytochemical analysis indicated that the control variable of cascara infusion (C) and V2 contained alkaloids, phenolics, and tannins. Meanwhile, V1 contained alkaloids, phenolics, tannins, and terpenoids. All cascara infusion variants contains antioxidant activity ranged between 78,25 ± 0,25 - 79,50 ± 0,63%; total polyphenol 494,25 – 1.500 mg GAE/100g; and caffeine content 392,53 – 409,53 mg/100g. In conclusion, the study found that cascara infusion V1 was the most preferred by taste testers, and all the infusions were rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
Expanding the Pipeline: Exposure and Female Mentorship Increase Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery Among Female Premedical Undergraduate Students
Authors: Bergstein Victoria E. , Schmerler Jessica , Seidenstein Alexandra H. , LaPorte Dawn M. 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
Orthopaedic surgery has the greatest degree of gender disparity among all medical specialties, presenting a little-explored opportunity to recruit women into orthopaedics early in the pipeline, particularly as undergraduate students. This study aimed to characterize the opinions of female premedical students regarding orthopaedic surgery as well as to assess the effectiveness of a virtual intervention in increasing interest in or improving attitudes toward the field.

Methods:
In this prospective study, recruitment emails were sent to premedical advisors, who then circulated a survey that solicited responses from female-identifying premedical students. The survey consisted of questions about demographics, Likert scale questions about opinions of orthopaedic surgery, and an open-response section. At the end of the survey, respondents were provided the option to register for a Zoom panel, in which 4 female physicians described their experiences as women in orthopaedic surgery. Survey responses were analyzed using unpaired t tests for continuous variables and analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc analysis for Likert scale responses.

Results:
A total of 259 female premedical students completed the survey. Respondents most strongly agreed with the statements “orthopaedics is a male-dominated field” and “I wish I learned more about orthopaedics in college.” Interest in pursuing orthopaedic surgery was greater among respondents who had undergone orthopaedic surgery, personally knew an orthopaedic surgeon, personally knew a female orthopaedic surgeon, or had shadowed in orthopaedic surgery. After attending the panel, attendees' interest in orthopaedic surgery significantly increased (p < 0.001), and attendees disagreed significantly more strongly with the notion that gender would limit their opportunities in orthopaedics (p = 0.013).

Conclusion:
Early exposure to orthopaedic surgery was consistently associated with increased interest among respondents. In addition, exposure to female orthopaedic surgeons was associated with more positive opinions of orthopaedics, and the mentorship intervention proved effective at increasing interest in the field. These results reinforce the need for targeted, early-exposure programs to recruit premedical women into orthopaedic surgery.

Level of Evidence:

Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.