bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Patient expectations and understanding of hospital food service provision when declaring a food allergy
Authors: Bromiley Leisa , Roberts Shelley , Affleck Kate , Clarke Alexandra , Tomecek Lauren , Angus Rebecca L. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundFood allergies are increasingly common and so hospitals must promptly identify and manage these to maintain patient safety. The present study explored patient understanding and expectations of food allergy management in hospital food services.MethodsThis exploratory descriptive study used mixed methods, including semi‐structured interviews and surveys with hospital inpatients declaring food allergies, aiming to explore understanding, expectations and preferences for food allergy management in the hospital setting.ResultsTwenty‐four participants were interviewed, reporting between one and six food allergies across 25 different allergens. Three main themes were identified: “Shared responsibility for declaring and managing allergens in hospital”, “Varied understanding and trust in hospital food service processes” and “Satisfactory hospital food service experience”. In the latter, participants identified 13 key factors valued for hospital food, including appearance, food quality and flavour. Remarkably, being “free from” the food allergen was not amongst the most common factors. Generally, participants felt that declaring a food allergy had not negatively impacted their hospital admission, and overall satisfaction with food services did not differ between the food allergic study participants and the general hospital population.ConclusionsOverall, the declaration of a food allergy did not negatively impact on hospital experience. However, further investigations are required to identify the most valued factors for hospital meals, aiming to enable a more targeted approach to better meet patient expectations.
Middle‐out evolution of greenfield eco‐industrial parks: The journey of GreenLab, Denmark
Authors: Mortensen L. , Kørnøv L. , Gjerding A. N. , Rattigan E. , Schlüter L. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractTransforming into eco‐industrial parks (EIPs) by applying collaborative measures and stakeholder engagement is a practical and political response to the decline of current industrial parks, and a solution for fostering sustainable industrial development. While the brownfield approach (EIP development through retrofits and new strategies of existing establishments) is common, greenfield development—where sustainability is inherent in planning, design, and construction—is gaining interest. The present study uses the case of GreenLab in Denmark to explore the emergence and development of greenfield EIPs, showcasing the potential of a middle‐out approach and emphasizing the role of curation in contrast to top‐down and bottom‐up processes. The study draws on a process‐model analytical framework, encompassing the evolutionary phases, the actors involved, and the co‐creation of the journey. The development of GreenLab is found to have passed through three phases of evolution: pre‐emergence, emergence, and probation, increasing the “networkness” in the business park. We point to several critical factors that drove these phases, among which shared vision, road mapping, and engagement and political support from local, regional, and national actors are critical. Furthermore, strategic planning, continuous funding, and strong collaboration with research institutions have been essential. The replication potential of GreenLab is substantial, and the experiences accumulated over the years can guide other greenfield EIPs and new research avenues considering greenfield EIPs.
The mediating role of marital quality in parenting intervention: Effects on preschoolers' conduct problems and effortful control
Authors: Somech Lior Y. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study explores whether marital quality mediates the effects of a parenting intervention on preschoolers' conduct problems and effortful control. Using data from 209 children in a two‐wave randomized controlled trial of the Hitkashrut program, participants were assigned to either a 14‐session co‐parent training group or a minimal intervention control group. Intent‐to‐treat analysis revealed that improvements in marital quality significantly mediated the intervention's impact on both conduct problems and effortful control. An alternative model, which hypothesized that changes in child behavior would lead to improvements in marital quality, was not supported, reinforcing the importance of targeting marital dynamics to achieve better child outcomes. These findings highlight the potential of marital‐focused strategies within parenting interventions to foster healthier family environments and improve long‐term developmental trajectories in children.
Russia's Diplomatic Maneuvering In the Israel‐Palestine War
Authors: Šćepanović Janko 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis article assesses Russia's policy and behavior since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and Israel's war on Gaza. For years, Moscow's approach to the Israel‐Palestine conflict was based on “equidistance” between the two parties—maintaining working relations with the Israelis and pledging friendship to the Palestinians. However, the outbreak of the latest war led Russia to take a clearly pro‐Palestinian stance and harshly criticize Tel Aviv's military response. The analysis shows that while relations were strained by Russian officials’ anti‐Israel statements, Moscow did not fundamentally alter its position. It did not cross Israel's red lines by arming Hamas and other militant groups, nor did it abandon its well‐established commitment to the two‐state solution. Russia's rhetoric and its high‐level diplomacy primarily serve to court the pro‐Palestinian Global South and to escape the diplomatic isolation sparked by the war in Ukraine.
The association between ultra‐processed food consumption and low‐grade inflammation in childhood: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Mete Burak , Sadıkoğlu Hatice Merve , Demirhindi Hakan , Melekoglu Ebru , Barutcu Adnan , Makca Tuba , Atun Utuk Fatma 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between the amount of ultra‐processed food (UPF) in the diet and low‐grade inflammation in children. This cross‐sectional study was conducted in 50 healthy children recruited from children attending the Social Paediatrics Outpatient Clinic for follow‐up of normal developmental stages. Low‐grade inflammation was calculated by INFLA‐score, dietary intake by three 24‐h dietary recalls and dietary content analyses by BeBiS™ software. The mean age of the 50 children included in our study was 10.18 ± 3.98 years (5–17 years). UPF accounted for 24.5% of the total daily energy intake of children. In children with higher inflammation scores (INFLA‐score ≥ 2), the amount in grams of UPF and the percentage of total energy from UPF were found to be significantly higher (p = 0.030 and p = 0.015, respectively). A weak positive correlation was found between the INFLA‐score and the percentage of daily dietary energy intake coming from UPFs (r = 0.350, p < 0.01), the average daily energy intake from UPFs (r = 0.313, p < 0.05), and the average daily amount of UPF consumed (r = 0.260, p < 0.05). The linear regression model revealed that every one‐unit increase (1%) in the percentage of total daily energy intake coming from UPF caused an increase in β = 0.154‐unit in the INFLA‐score. It was found that obesity was not a mediator in the association between the percentages of total energy intake from UPF on the INFLA‐score, instead, the energy intake from UPF had a significant direct association with the INFLA‐score. The average amount of UPF consumed daily showed an increasing pattern in parallel with inflammation‐score quartile classes (Q1 to Q4) with 33.3% in Q1, 38.5% in Q2, 53.8% in Q3 and 66.7% in Q4 (p = 0.049). In conclusion, a positive association was found between low‐grade inflammation and UPF consumption in children, independent of obesity.
Thinking food delivery platforms infrastructurally: The practices and politics of Baemin's infrastructuralisation in Seoul
Authors: Chung Noel 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe proliferation of food delivery platforms is profoundly changing the way urbanites eat, work, and move. These platforms increasingly mobilise urban resources and population to function as critical infrastructure in the field of logistics and transportation, giving rise to a new form of governance. This paper traces the infrastructuralisation of Baemin, the largest South Korean food delivery platform. By engaging with critical infrastructure studies, it seeks to make the infrastructuring work of platforms more visible and political, revealing an opening for progressive disruption. Drawing on the empirical data from a mobile ethnography in Seoul, the paper claims that Baemin operationalises distinct sociotechnical arrangements that infrastructurally integrate the labour of couriers in its automated operations and generate ceaseless urban flows. Furthermore, it brings to the fore the significance of couriers' embodied practices in enabling and sustaining the contingent, hence precarious, operation of the convenient platform‐mediated food delivery that many take for granted.
Unique Tachycardia Recorded on a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device: What is the Mechanism?
Authors: Sudo Yuta 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn a 55‐year‐old man with nonischemic cardiomyopathy, a unique tachycardia was recorded on a dual‐chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (St. Jude Medical [Abbott]) as an automatic mode switch episode. This case report discusses the mechanism of tachycardia, how it can be differentiated from similar rhythms, and its clinical implications. The report explores device limitations in managing such tachycardias and presents reprograming strategies to prevent recurrence. This case emphasizes the importance of careful analysis of device‐mediated arrhythmias and appropriate programming.
An efficient CRISPR‐Cas12a‐mediated MicroRNA knockout strategy in plants
Authors: Zheng Xuelian , Tang Xu , Wu Yuechao , Zheng Xiaoqin , Zhou Jianping , Han Qinqin , Tang Yalan , Fu Xinxuan , Deng Jiao , Wang Yibo , Wang Danning , Zhang Shuting , Zhang Tao , Qi Yiping , Zhang Yong 
Published: October 2024

SummaryIn recent years, the CRISPR‐Cas9 nuclease has been used to knock out MicroRNA (miRNA) genes in plants, greatly promoting the study of miRNA function. However, due to its propensity for generating small insertions and deletions, Cas9 is not well‐suited for achieving a complete knockout of miRNA genes. By contrast, CRISPR‐Cas12a nuclease generates larger deletions, which could significantly disrupt the secondary structure of pre‐miRNA and prevent the production of mature miRNAs. Through the case study of OsMIR390 in rice, we confirmed that Cas12a is a more efficient tool than Cas9 in generating knockout mutants of a miRNA gene. To further demonstrate CRISPR‐Cas12a‐mediated knockout of miRNA genes in rice, we targeted nine OsMIRNA genes that have different spaciotemporal expression and have not been previously investigated via genetic knockout approaches. With CRISPR‐Cas12a, up to 100% genome editing efficiency was observed at these miRNA loci. The resulting larger deletions suggest Cas12a robustly generated null alleles of miRNA genes. Transcriptome profiling of the miRNA mutants, as well as phenotypic analysis of the rice grains revealed the function of these miRNAs in controlling gene expression and regulating grain quality and seed development. This study established CRISPR‐Cas12a as an efficient tool for genetic knockout of miRNA genes in plants.
The Threat of the Fall Armyworm to Asian Rice Production Is Amplified by the Brown Planthopper
Authors: Xu Shengliang , Hu Xiaoyun , Liu Yuexian , Wang Xiaolong , Wang Yanan , Li Guoping , Turlings Ted C. J. , Li Yunhe 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe recent invasion of the fall armyworm (FAW) into Asia not only has had a major impact on maize yield but is feared to also pose a risk to rice production. We hypothesized that the brown planthopper (BPH) may aggravate this risk based on a recently discovered mutualism between the planthopper and the rice striped stem borer. Here we show that BPH may indeed facilitate a shift of FAW to rice. FAW females were found to strongly prefer to oviposit on BPH‐infested rice plants, which emitted significantly elevated levels of five volatile compounds. A synthetic mixture of these compounds had a potent stimulatory effect on ovipositing females. Although FAW caterpillars exhibited relatively poor growth on both uninfested and BPH‐infested rice, a considerable portion completed their development on young plants. Moreover, FAW were found to readily pupate and survive in exceedingly moist soils typical for rice cultivation, further highlighting FAW's potential to switch to rice. We conclude that BPH, by changing the bouquet of volatiles emitted by rice plants, may greatly facilitate this switch. These findings, together with a current increase of nonflooded upland rice in Asia, warrant careful monitoring and specific control measures against FAW to safeguard Asian rice production.
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain BaNCT02: An antagonist with multiple mechanisms of action against Meloidogyne incognita
Authors: Moreira Aurélio Carneiro Soares , Lopes Everaldo Antônio , Visôtto Liliane Evangelista , Soares Márcio Santos , Londe Maria Luíza Araújo , Ribeiro Lara Bertoldo , Terra Willian Cesar , Moreira Silvino Intra , Pedroso Márcio Pozzobon , Pereira Letícia Fagundes , dos Reis Caroline Nunes 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBacillus species are among the most studied and commercially exploited biocontrol agents of plant‐parasitic nematodes. These antagonists may control nematodes by producing toxic or repellent substances, inducing systemic resistance in plants and disrupting nematode chemotaxis. Understanding the mechanism of action of antagonists increases the likelihood of success for microbiological nematicides under field conditions. Therefore, the objective of this work was to elucidate the mechanisms of action of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain BaNCT02 against Meloidogyne incognita. We assessed the potential of this strain for forming biofilm in roots and producing volatile and non‐volatile toxic substances. BaNCT02 did not induce systemic resistance in tomato plants against M. incognita. Scanning electron microscopy and chemotaxis analyses revealed that the bacteria form a biofilm on soybean roots and 67% of second‐stage juveniles of M. incognita are repelled by common bean roots treated with the antagonist. Additionally, BaNCT02 produces substances with toxic effects against eggs and juveniles of M. incognita, including volatile organic compounds such as 2‐undecanone and 2‐heptanone, as well as non‐volatile metabolites like proteases and chitinases. The suppressive effect of these substances on hatching and mortality of juveniles varied from approximately 70% to more than 90%. We concluded that B. amyloliquefaciens BaNCT02 forms a biofilm on root surfaces and produces volatile and non‐volatile metabolites with nematicidal and repellent effects against M. incognita.
Prevention and management of infectious and tropical diseases in kidney transplant recipients residing in European outermost and overseas territories
Authors: Cachera Laurène , Oehler Erwan , Abdelmoumen Karim , Tardieu Laurène , Thomas Ian , Lagrange Marie , Manaquin Rodolphe , Quirin Nicolas , Sidibe Mohamed , Gbaguidi Tanguy , Davodoun Timoté , Claudeon Joelle , Vacher Henri , Roger Pierre‐Marie , Markowicz Samuel , Cabié André , Scemla Anne , Manchon Romain , Paccoud Olivier , Pilmis Benoît , Lanternier Fanny , Lortholary Olivier , Epelboin Loïc 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe European Union encompasses 30 outermost and overseas countries and territories (OCTs). Despite a recent increasing activity of renal transplantation in these territories, many patients still undergo transplantation in continental Europe, with follow‐up care coordinated between health professionals from both their transplant center and their home region. Each territory has its unique infectious epidemiology which must be known to ensure appropriate care for kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).AimsThis paper proposes a pragmatic approach to optimize pre‐transplant check‐up and to provide an overview of the specific epidemiological features of each region. It offers practical algorithms to help practitioners in managing infected KTR living in these territories. This work advocates for increased collaborative research among European OCTs.
Brain abscess following solid organ transplantation: A 21‐year retrospective study
Authors: Grant Leah M. , Vega Pool J. Tobar , Yaman Reena N. , Girardo Marlene E. , Beam Elena , Razonable Raymund R. , Saling Christopher F. , Vikram Holenarasipur R. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundDevelopment of brain abscess following solid organ transplantation is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We undertook a descriptive study to evaluate the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of brain abscess in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients at three major transplant centers in the United States.MethodsThis is a retrospective study of adults with brain abscess following SOT between January 2000 and June 2021 at Mayo Clinic sites in Arizona, Minnesota, and Florida.ResultsA total of 39 patients were diagnosed with a brain abscess following SOT. The most common pathogens were Nocardia sp. (24 cases, 61.5% [Nocardia farcinica, 37.5%]), followed by fungi (12 cases, 30.7% [Aspergillus sp., 83.3%]). The majority were kidney transplant recipients (59%). Median time to brain abscess diagnosis was 1.3 years (range, 29 days–12 years) after SOT; 10 of 12 patients (83%) with fungal brain abscess were diagnosed within 1 year after SOT. Twelve patients underwent brain biopsy for diagnosis (25% Nocardia vs. 50% fungal), eight (20.5%) underwent surgical resection of the abscess, and 31 (79.5%) received antimicrobial therapy alone. Median time to brain abscess resolution was 166 days for Nocardia and 356 days for fungal pathogens. Eleven of 39 patients (28.2%) died as a result of their brain abscess, including four of 24 patients (16%) with Nocardia and six of 10 patients (60%) with Aspergillus brain abscess. All‐cause mortality was 43.6%.ConclusionBrain abscess remains an uncommon infectious complication following SOT. Nocardia and fungi accounted for 92% of pathogens in our cohort. Fungal brain abscess portends a poor prognosis.
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Behavior of Polymeric Substrates and Sintered Silver Printed Hybrid Electronic Assemblies Subject to Extreme Acceleration Levels and Elevated Temperatures
Authors: Richards Hayden , Abusalma Hisham , Dasgupta Abhijit , Bujanda Andres , Tsang Harvey , Bowman Matthew 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This paper focuses on the response of printed hybrid electronic (PHE) assemblies with polymeric substrates and additively manufactured sintered silver electrical traces subject to extreme mechanical shocks (up to 100,000 g) and high temperatures (up to 150 °C). The substrates are hemispherical domes of injection-molded polycarbonate and polysulfone thermoplastics. Trace deposition onto the domes is accomplished by a novel process that combines conventional milling with extrusion printing to recess silver traces and dielectric insulation within the surface of the substrate. Mechanical shock testing is performed using an accelerated-fall drop tower equipped with a dual mass shock amplifier (DMSA) able to generate accelerations from 10,000 g up to 100,000 g with pulse durations of ∼0.05–0.1 ms and impact velocities of 6.5–20.5 m/s. Specimen performance is characterized by electrical and physical testing before and after testing. While polycarbonate domes survive multiple drops at all acceleration levels and temperatures, they are sensitive to heat and susceptible to warping and structural deformation at 150 °C which can compromise trace performance. Polysulfone domes can survive these temperatures without issue, but are less shock resistant and only survive 3–4 drops at 100,000 g (compared to 30+ for polycarbonate domes). Trace resistance is used as a metric to assess trace performance. All traces exhibit progressive long-term degradation over the course of multiple shocks, followed by instantaneous discontinuity during the final shock event. Trace failure (defined as the doubling of static trace resistance) occurs at ∼105–106 J/kg cumulative impact energy for all acceleration levels.
Turbulent Flow and Wall Forces in Staggered Square Cylinder Porous Media: An Large Eddy Simulation Analysis
Authors: Morales-Contreras O. A. , Herrera-Hernández E. C. , Martínez-Delgadillo Sergio A. , Sanjuan-Galindo Rene , Delgado Norma A. Ramos , Alonzo-Garcia Alejandro 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The wall-modeled-large eddy simulation (WMLES) technique was used to analyze turbulent flow in a porous medium composed of a staggered arrangement of square cylinders. The study focused on a porosity range of 0.3–0.8 at a pore Reynolds number of 104. The research provides novel information on pressure and shear force distributions around the cylinders and time-averaged values of particle drag and fluctuating lift coefficients. Results indicate that flow physics are mainly driven by an expansion region in front of the central particle and another one in the rear, where the flow is contracted and strongly accelerated. In the first region, velocities, turbulence kinetic energy (k), and its dissipation rate (ε) are attenuated by a sudden pressure increase, while in the contraction region, the effect is the opposite. As porosity decreases, flow gradients and the overall levels of k, ε, and normalized Reynolds stresses become more significant. Turbulent anisotropy increases as porosity decreases below 0.6. Hydrodynamic stresses in the last interval present relatively uniform levels, which is a unique feature that may be considered in designing dedicated engineering devices with controlled stresses.
Optimal Curve Fitting for Serial Chain in Six-Crease Origami Unit
Authors: Chen Wei-Min , Chang Biing-Chwen 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Origami-inspired structures have been widely used in aerospace and robotics for three-dimensional (3D) symmetrical configurations using crease-symmetrical origami basic patterns. These patterns offer advantages in repeatable and systematic modeling and mass production. However, few studies have focused on 3D nonsymmetrical structures using symmetrical origami basic patterns due to their structure complexity, limiting their application. Therefore, we aim to analyze the folding behavior in 3D nonsymmetrical structures using a 6-crease symmetry origami base pattern. To achieve this goal, we first focus on behavior in a two-dimensional (2D) plane. This article presents a scheme for the behavior of origami units with an optimal curve-fitting algorithm. The curve can be any 2D space curve. The fitting curve, constructed by numerical analysis and an optimal approaching scheme, can satisfy error requirements and retain foldable origami unit features. The article verifies the feasibility of the curve-fitting scheme by presenting two curve examples, including a quadratic curve and a sin wave function. The results show that the fitting error is reduced by 99% when no boundary conditions are applied. This research provides valuable insights into understanding origami unit kinematic optimization through forward and inverse kinematics. It offers potential applications in the engineering design of foldable structures and precision origami-inspired mechanism, thereby opening avenues for further exploration of complex origami structures and their applications in emerging technologies.