bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Influence of competitive attitude and self-efficacy on task motivation in vocational high school students: the moderating role of competitive environment in the context of ‘Lying Flat’ culture
Authors: Ma Cheng , Chen Bo-Ching 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionIn recent years, “lying flat” has emerged as a significant term in contemporary discourse, referring to the phenomenon where modern young people choose passive resistance due to a lack of motivation when facing various situations. These trends have the potential to diminish the future learning enthusiasm and holistic development of vocational high school students, thus impacting their competitiveness in the future job market.MethodsThis study employs a motivational model for vocational high school students based on self-efficacy theory and person-environment fit theory to explore whether the competitive atmosphere moderates the impact of self-efficacy and competitive attitudes on task motivation. Using a secondary data research approach, the study analyzed a sample of 944 Taiwanese vocational high school students from the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) dataset with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).ResultsThe results indicate that self-efficacy and competitive attitudes positively influence task motivation. Additionally, self-efficacy not only enhances competitive attitudes but also indirectly influences task motivation through the mediation of competitive attitudes. The study also revealed that the moderating effect of the competitive environment was not statistically significant in the overall sample. Further multiple-group comparisons between male and female vocational high school students showed no significant differences in most paths, but gender differences emerged in the positive moderating effect of the competitive environment on the influence of competitive attitudes on task motivation.ConclusionThese findings suggest that in cultivating task motivation among vocational high school students, interventions should be tailored to accommodate the differing responses of male and female students. For female students, providing more opportunities for teamwork and utilizing collaborative approaches to cope with the competitive environment may enhance task motivation. Conversely, for male students, enhancing self-efficacy and stimulating intrinsic competitive attitudes may be more effective. Addressing these differences could potentially reduce the occurrence of the “lying flat” phenomenon among vocational high school students in the future.
“Bend so you don’t break!” A longitudinal moderated mediation study on human resources management practices, humility, psychological well-being, and job performance
Authors: Parent-Lamarche Annick , Dextras-Gauthier Julie 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionThis study aims to examine the mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationships between human resources management practices and job performance. Also, this study aims to assess the moderating role of humility on these relationships.MethodsMultiple regression, mediation, and moderation analyses were conducted with MPlus software on a sample of 569 workers who filled out a questionnaire at both Time 1 and Time 2. Both data collections took place between April 20, 2022, and May 2, 2022, for Time 1, and between June 20, 2022, and July 3, 2022, for Time 2. Data were collected through the Leger Opinion (LEO) online panel, with respondents required to be workers.ResultsWe found that psychological well-being at T1 did not play a mediating role between human resources management practices at T1 and job performance at T2. Also, humility did not moderate the relationships between human resources management practices at T1 and psychological well-being at T1 but did significantly moderate the longitudinal relationships between human resources management practices at T1 (i.e., dotation, formation, career management, autonomy, occupational health and safety, diversity management, indirect compensation, flexibility, performance management), and job performance at T2.DiscussionFor all significant interactions, the results indicated that when humility was high, the longitudinal effect of good human resources management practices led to high in-role job performance.
The prevalence and predictors of clinical breast cancer screening in Sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel analysis of Demographic Health Survey
Authors: Hailegebireal Aklilu Habte , Bizuayehu Habtamu Mellie , Wolde Biruk Bogale , Tirore Lire Lemma , Woldegeorgis Beshada Zerfu , Kassie Gizachew Ambaw , Asgedom Yordanos Sisay 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundDespite a higher rate of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), efforts to treat the disease through breast cancer screening are suboptimal, resulting in late diagnosis of breast cancer and poor outcomes. Several studies have been conducted in SSA countries about screening uptake, yet they addressed country or sub-country level data and did not consider both individual and beyond-individual factors related to screening. Hence, pooled prevalence as well as multilevel correlates of screening in the region is sparse, which have been addressed by this study using the most recent data among women with SSA.MethodsThis study was conducted using the Demographic Health Survey data (2013–2022) from six countries, and a total weighted sample of 95,248 women was examined. STATA version 16 was used for the data analysis. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression was performed and significant predictors were reported using adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).ResultsThe overall weighted prevalence of clinical breast cancer screening was 14.23% (95% CI: 13.97–14.75), with Namibia and Tanzania having the highest (24.5%) and lowest (5.19%) screening rates, respectively. Higher breast cancer screening uptake was observed among women of advanced age (35–49) [aOR = 1.78; 95% CI: 1.60, 1.98], had higher educational levels [aOR = 1.84; 95% CI: 1.66, 2.03], cohabited [aOR = 1.37; 95% CI: 1.21, 1.55], in the richest wealth quintile [aOR = 2.27; 95% CI: 1.95, 2.64], urban residents [aOR = 1.21; 95%CI: 1.10, 1.33], multiparous [aOR = 1.47; 95% CI: 1.30, 1.68], visited health facilities [aOR = 1.64; 95% CI: 1.52, 1.76], and read newspapers [aOR = 1.78; 95%CI: 1.60, 2.15].ConclusionThe prevalence of clinical breast cancer screening was low (14%). Strengthening awareness campaigns, improving healthcare infrastructure, health education, universal health coverage, and screening program access, with a focus on rural areas, women who lack formal education, and low socioeconomic status, are critical to increasing breast cancer screening rates and equity. Scale-up local and regional collaborations and the involvement of media agencies in the implementation of screening programs, advocacy, dissemination of information, and integration of screening programs with their routine care, such as perinatal care, can boost the screening. The existing health service delivery points also need to focus on integrating breast cancer screening services with routine care such as perinatal care.
Factors influencing physical activity behavior in older adults with subjective cognitive decline: an empirical study using SEM and fsQCA methods
Authors: Li Wei , Hong Sixue , Chen Yiping , Zhao Yang , Wang Limei 
Published: October 2024

ObjectivesDespite the evident potential benefits of engaging in physical activity (PA) for older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), their PA levels remains low. Previous research has predominantly focused on PA behaviors in individuals with dementia/mild cognitive impairment, with limited attention given to those with SCD. Therefore, this study aims to identify key factors influencing PA behavior in older adults with SCD based on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the capability-opportunity-motivation (COM-B) model.MethodsThree hundred and three individuals aged 60 and above with SCD participated in this study. A face-to-face structured questionnaire survey was conducted. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA).ResultsSEM results indicate that PA social support primarily influences PA behavior through three indirect pathways: the separate mediating effect of basic psychological needs, the separate mediating effect of motivation, and the chained mediating effect of both. Physical literacy, on the other hand, influences PA behavior through the separate mediating effect of motivation. Necessary conditions analysis by fsQCA reveals that no single factor is necessary for promoting PA behavior in older adults with SCD, while sufficiency analysis identifies four different combinations of factors leading to PA behavior.ConclusionThe model derived from the framework of SDT and the COM-B model effectively explains and predicts the interrelationships among variables. Physical activity behavior in older individuals with SCD is the result of multifactorial synergies.
Associations between antimony exposure and glycated hemoglobin levels in adolescents aged 12–19 years: results from the NHANES 2013–2016
Authors: Feng Baoying , Tang Peng , He Sheng , Peng Zhenren , Mo Yan , Zhu Liqiong , Wei Qiufen 
Published: October 2024

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between antimony (Sb) exposure and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in adolescents.MethodsA cross-sectional study of 751 adolescents aged 12–19 years was conducted via the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2013–2016). Survey-weighted linear regression and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analyses were applied to evaluate the relationship of urinary Sb exposure with HbA1c.ResultsA significant relationship was observed between urinary Sb concentrations and HbA1c levels (percent change: 0.93; 95% CI: 0.42, 1.45) after full adjustment. After converting urinary Sb levels to a categorical variable by tertiles (T1–T3), the highest quantile was associated with a significant increase in HbA1c (percent change: 1.45; 95% CI: 0.38, 2.53) compared to T1. The RCS models showed a monotonically increasing relationship of urinary Sb with HbA1c. Subgroup analyses revealed a sex-specific relationship between urinary Sb exposure and HbA1c with a significant positive association in males and a non-significant positive association in females. Sensitivity analyses further confirmed the relationship between urinary Sb and HbA1c, even after excluding participants who were overweight or obese (percent change: 1.58%, 95% CI: 0.88, 2.28) and those with serum cotinine levels ≥ 1 ng/mL (percent change: 1.14%, 95% CI: 0.49, 1.80).ConclusionOur findings indicated that increased Sb exposure may correlate with higher HbA1c levels, especially in male adolescents. More studies are needed to further explore and validate the potential mechanisms.
Salutogenic Environmental Health Model—proposing an integrative and interdisciplinary lens on the genesis of health
Authors: Pleyer Jule Anna , Pesliak Laura Dominique , Malsch Annette Konstanze Fides , McCall Timothy 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionThe maintenance of health is a central objective of public health initiatives. Within the salutogenic paradigm, health promotion is focused on understanding the mechanisms of health development. Models serve as indispensable tools. One of the leading paradigms in the health sciences is the Salutogenic Model developed by Aaron Antonovsky. However, it lacks sufficient specification to reflect the complexity of the environmental dimensions that have emerged from research in environmental health science. The interactions and impact pathways between these dimensions on health status are not adequately distinguished. The objective of this study is to address this gap by extending Antonovsky’s model to encompass environmental dimensions, that is, the interactions between humans and their environment. Furthermore, the study will integrate examples of models and theories from various disciplines to illustrate how a more comprehensive and holistic explanation of health development can be provided from an interdisciplinary environmental public health perspective.MethodologyAs part of a three-step approach, a Basic Model was first developed that integrates the five environmental dimensions—Natural, Built-Material, Socio-Cultural, Psycho-Social, and Individual—into the Salutogenic Model. Subsequently, narrative non-exhaustive literature research was used to identify interdisciplinary example models. The models were used to identify gaps in the Basic Model through a critical lens and to synthesize them into a more holistic model.ResultsThe synthesis of fifteen interdisciplinary models resulted in the development of an integrative Salutogenic Environmental Health Model (SEHM), which comprises twelve principal components of health development and their interactions and pathways. Links to the original models permit the user to refer back to them.DiscussionThis integrative approach offers a comprehensive understanding of the development of health by synthesizing disparate explanatory models and theories from various disciplines through theoretical analysis. The various environmental dimensions and the determinants of health contained therein, as well as their mental and physical processing and the associated components of health development and their interactions, are summarized in this new model. The SEHM thus enables a differentiated analysis of health determinants and serves as an operational framework for health promotion and pathways to well-being in contemporary research contexts.
Participatory logic model for a precision child and youth mental health start-up: scoping review, case study, and lessons learned
Authors: Pajer Kathleen , Honeywell Christina , Howley Heather , Sheridan Nicole , Affleck Will , Terekhov Ivan , Radhakrishnan Dhenuka 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundThe precision child and youth mental health (PCYMH) paradigm has great potential to transform CYMH care and research, but there are numerous concerns about feasibility, sustainablity, and equity. Implementation science and evaluation methodology, particularly participatory logic models created with stakeholders, may help catalyze PCYMH-driven system transformation. This paper aims to: (1) report results of a PCYMH logic model scoping review; (2) present a case study illustrating creation of a participatory logic model for a PCYMH start-up; and (3) share the final model plus lessons learned.MethodsPhase 1: Preparation for the logic model comprised several steps to develop a preliminary draft: scoping review of PCYMH logic models; two literature reviews (PCYMH and implementation science research); an environmental scan of our organization's PCYMH research; a gap analysis of our technological capability to support PCYMH research; and 57 stakeholder interviews assessing PCYMH perspectives and readiness. Phase 2: Participatory creation of the logic model integrated Phase 1 information into a draft from which the final logic model was completed through iterative stakeholder co-creation.ResultsPhase 1: The scoping review identified 0 documents. The PCYMH literature review informed our Problem and Impact Statements. Reviewing implementation and evaluation literature resulted in selection of the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) and Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) frameworks to guide model development. Only 1.2% (5/414) of the organization's research projects involved PCYMH. Three technological infrastructure gaps were identified as barriers to developing PCYMH research. Stakeholder readiness interviews identified three themes that were incorporated into the draft. Phase 2: Eight co-creation cycles with 36 stakeholders representing 13 groups and a consensus decision-making process were used to produce the final participatory logic model.ConclusionsThis is the first study to report the development of a participatory logic model for a PCYMH program, detailing involvement of stakeholders from initial planning stages to the final consensus-based product. We learned that creating a participatory logic model is time- and labour-intensive and requires a multi-disciplinary team, but the process produced stakeholder-program relationships that enabled us to quickly build and implement the PCYMH start-up. Our processes and final model can inform similar efforts at other sites.
Biofilm Production Capability of Clinical Aeromonas salmonicida Subspecies salmonicida Strains under Stress Conditions
Authors: Aksentijević Ksenija , Rajewska Aleksandra Daria , Wojnarowski Konrad , Cholewińska Paulina , Korzeniowska Malgorzata , Steinbauer Peter , Palić Dušan , Misic Dusan 
Published: October 2024

Biofilm formation of clinical isolates of Aeromonas salmonicida subspecies salmonicida was compared using scarce (minimal M9 and ABTG w/o amino acids) and enriched nutrient media (Tryptone Soya broth) at 8 °C, 16 °C, and 25 °C using direct enumeration of viable cells in biofilm (log CFU), crystal violet staining (ODc) of the formed biofilm biomass, and liquid–air border biofilm formation (pellicle test). Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was performed with the usage of an Oxford nanopore system by Genomics and Transcriptomics Labor Düsseldorf (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany). A bioinformatic analysis was performed with the usage of Geneious Prime® 2023.0.4 (Biomatters, Inc., Boston, MA, USA). All data were analyzed using Statistica software version 13.0, and changes in biofilm production in correlation to changes in the type of nutritional medium and temperature were compared between groups using a one-way ANOVA analysis and Tukey’s test. All isolates formed biofilms in minimal M9 at 8 °C and 16 °C, and nine isolates failed to form biofilms in minimal M9 at 25 °C. In an ABTG medium, all isolates produced biofilms at 8 °C; however, three isolates at 16 °C and seven isolates at 25 °C failed to form any biofilms. Significant biofilm formation was observed in TSB at all temperatures. Some strains that formed a good biofilm in solid–liquid interface did not have the ability to form a pellicle (liquid–air border biofilm), and vice versa. In all cases of nutritional medium and temperature changes, there were statistically significant differences in the intensity of biofilm production, especially in the detected number of viable cells inside biofilms (log CFU, p < 0.005). Multiple biofilm-production genes, including polar flagella (filM) LuxR family (transcriptional regulators) and VapA family of histidine-kinase-associated genes, were sequenced from all studied isolates. Genetic differences based on geographical origin were not observed among the isolates. Significant variations in isolates’ ability to form biofilms were observed, possibly due to epigenetic factors. The optimal temperature for biofilm formation of A. salmonicida subspecies salmonicida in scarce media was 8 °C, and the majority of isolates were not capable of biofilm formation at 25 °C without enriched nutrient media.
Especies bacterianas en superficies de ambulancias del servicio de atención de salud móvil, Azogues – Ecuador
Authors: Ochoa Yumbla Cecibel del Carmen , Arteaga Sarmiento Sandra Denisse 
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La presencia de microorganismos causantes de enfermedades infecciosas en ambulancias, representa riesgos para la salud pública, afectando a los pacientes, acompañantes, y al personal paramédico. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue identificar las especies bacterianas en superficies de ambulancias del Servicio de Atención de Salud Móvil, de la ciudad de Azogues. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y de corte transversal, en el período marzo - abril 2024. Se tomaron 100 muestras de superficies de cinco ambulancias después de la desinfección. La cual consiste según protocolo establecido: superficies críticas se esterilizan, semicríticas se desinfectan con alto nivel, y no críticas se limpian con alcohol al 70%. Las muestras fueron tomadas en medio de enriquecimiento tioglicolato, debidamente identificado y llevado al laboratorio para el análisis microbiológico. Se incubaron por 24 horas a 37ºC ± 1 oC. Los resultados se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Se identificaron 10 especies de bacterias patógenas potenciales y 90 especies de bacterias no patógenas aisladas en la camilla y el collar cervical (30%) que mostraron las proporciones de contaminación más elevada. Klebsiella pneumoniae (50%) fue el microorganismo aislado en mayor porcentaje, seguida de Escherichia coli (20%) y Enterobacter cloacae (20%) y Staphylococcus aureus (10%). Las bacterias no patógenas que se aislaron fueron Bacillus spp (53,3%) y Staphylococcus coagulasa negativa (46,7%). El Staphylococcus aureus fue resistente a la meticilina (MRSA), no se encontraron enterobacterias productoras de BLEE. Las especies bacterianas en las superficies después de la limpieza y antes de la limpieza, demostró una correlación significativa p<0,01. Conclusiones: El estudio reveló la presencia de bacterias patógenas potenciales en las superficies de ambulancias del SASM de Azogues, microorganismos que se asocian con infecciones intrahospitalarias, que podrían poner en riesgo la salud y la vida de los pacientes.
The Occurrence of Senescence in the Arteriovenous Fistula in the Rat
Authors: Nath Karl A. , Juncos Luis A. , Singh Raman Deep , Grande Joseph P. , Croatt Anthony J. , Ackerman Allan W. , Kanamori Karina S. , Adams Christopher M. , Tchkonia Tamara , Kirkland James L. , Katusic Zvonimir S. 
Published: October 2024

Key Points

The rat arteriovenous fistula (AVF) model exhibits marked upregulation of p16Ink4a and p21Cip1 and multiple markers of senescence.Fisetin, an established vasoprotective senolytic agent, when administered for 3 weeks, increases AVF blood flow and AVF outward remodeling.Heme is shown to be a novel prosenescence metabolite, and when chronically administered, it decreases AVF blood flow.

Background
Maturational failure of dialysis arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) not uncommonly occurs and is of considerable and timely importance. Our prior studies demonstrate that senescence, a phenotypic process that promotes vascular and other diseases, occurs in the murine AVF. In this study, we examined whether senescence also occurs in the rat AVF model and the effect of compounds that inhibit or accelerate senescence.

Methods
The rat AVF was created in the femoral vessels by an end vein-side artery anastomosis. In the AVF, we assessed the expression of critical drivers of senescence, specifically, the cell cycle inhibitors p16Ink4a and p21Cip1, and such indices of a senescence phenotype as senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) activity, SA-β-gal staining, and a senescence-associated secretory phenotype. We examined the effects of compounds that retard or accelerate senescence on AVF blood flow.

Results
The AVF evinced upregulation of p16Ink4a and p21Cip1 when assessed 3 days after AVF creation. The AVF also demonstrated increased SA-β-gal activity in the artery and vein; staining for SA-β-gal in the AVF artery, anastomosis, and vein; and a prominent senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Fisetin, an established senolytic that is protective in other models of vascular injury, when administered for 3 weeks, increased AVF blood flow and outward remodeling. Hemin, when administered for 3 weeks, decreased AVF blood flow. We demonstrate that hemin is a novel inducer of a senescence phenotype in endothelial cells, as reflected by several senescence indices. However, when administered relatively acutely (for 5 days), hemin increased AVF blood flow by heme oxygenase–dependent mechanisms because the latter was entirely prevented by a competitive inhibitor of heme oxygenase activity.

Conclusions
The rat AVF exhibits senescence within 3 days of its creation. Chronic administration of a senolytic compound (fisetin) increases AVF blood flow, whereas chronic administration of a prosenescence compound (hemin) decreases AVF blood flow.