bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Special functions with general kernel: Properties and applications to fractional partial differential equations
Authors: Ata Enes , Kıymaz İsmail Onur 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we reconstruct the gamma and beta functions using a general kernel function in their integral representations. We also reconstruct the Gauss and confluent hypergeometric functions using the beta function with general kernel in their series representations. The general kernel function we use here can be chosen as any special function such as exponential function, Mittag-Leffler function, Wright function, Fox-Wright function, Kummer function or M-series. Using different choices of this general kernel function, various of the generalized gamma, beta, Gauss hypergeometric and confluent hypergeometric functions in the literature can be obtained. In this paper, we first obtain the integral representations, functional relations, summation, derivative and transformation formulas and double Laplace transforms of the special functions we construct. Furthermore, we compute the solutions of some fractional partial differential equations involving special functions with general kernel via the double Laplace transform and graph some of the solutions for specific values. Finally, we obtain the incomplete beta function with general kernel by defining the beta distribution with general kernel.
Nematode genome announcement: A chromosome-scale genome assembly for the Pristionchus pacificus reference mapping strain PS1843
Authors: Röseler Waltraud , Sommer Ralf J. , Rödelsperger Christian 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Pristionchus pacificus is a free-living nematode that shares many features with Caenorhabditis elegans, such as its short generation time and hermaphroditism, but also exhibits novel traits, i.e., a mouth-form dimorphism that enables predation. The availability of various genetic tools and genomic resources make it a powerful model organism for comparative studies. Here, we present an updated genome of the P. pacificus strain PS1843 (Washington) that is most widely used for genetic analysis. Assembly of PacBio reads together with reference-guided scaffolding resulted in a chromosome-scale genome spanning 171Mb for the PS1843 strain. Whole genome alignments between the P. pacificus PS1843 genome and the genome of the P. pacificus reference strain PS312 (California) revealed megabase-sized regions on chromosomes III, IV, and X that explain the majority of genome size difference between both strains. The improved PS1843 genome will be useful for future forward genetic studies and evolutionary genomic comparisons at the intra-species level.
Zero-Emissions, Off-grid, Autonomous Houseboat – a Case Study of Selected Locations in Europe
Authors: Gorzka Jakub , Karczewski Artur , Litwin Wojciech , Matej-Łukowicz Karolina , Nawrot Nicole , Nyka Lucyna , Piątek Łukasz 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of creating a prototype of a self-sufficient houseboat that is capable of prolonged independence from power grids and freshwater sources. In this design, electricity demand is met by a photovoltaic installation, and the energy is stored in batteries. Fresh water for living needs may be obtained from many sources, depending on the environmental conditions, such as through purifying outboard water, desalinating seawater, and collecting and storing rainwater. No waste production of the vessel can be achieved in two ways: waste can be treated and discharged into a body of water, or processed into fertiliser for later use in agriculture. Four possible locations were analysed: Rome, Lisbon, Gdańsk and Stockholm. The findings reveal that the length of time for which the unit is autonomous and emission-free depends on the geographical location of the facility. In periods when there is overproduction of energy, the system can produce hydrogen, donate energy to the grid, use it for the needs of its own movement, or perform other useful work, e.g. cleaning or aerating the water body on which it is floating.
Methods of Real-Time Parametric Diagnostics for Marine Diesel Engines
Authors: Varbanets Roman , Minchev Dmytro , Kucherenko Yury , Zalozh Vitalii , Kyrylash Olena , Tarasenko Tetyana 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Using modern high-performance microcontrollers with wireless interfaces, built-in ADCs and low overall consumption, we develop a portable, real-time parametric diagnostic system for marine engines. The system is based on the use of modern Android/iOS gadgets that receive information from sensors via Bluetooth and then carry out the necessary calculations and display charts and data in real time. The system developed here uses a combination of a gas pressure sensor in the working cylinder and a vibroacoustic sensor, which expands the diagnostic capabilities of marine diesel engines under operating conditions. This solution allows for diagnosis of the fuel injection system, the valve train mechanism, and several other engine systems. In order to develop a portable diagnostic system for marine diesel engines, it is first necessary to solve the problem of analytically determining top dead centre (TDC), since such a system does not use special sensors for this. An algorithm for determining TDC is proposed here, based on an analysis of the measured pressure diagram rather than its derivative, which minimises the influence of digital and analogue noise. Our algorithm for determining TDC and subsequent data synchronisation is applicable in the absence of information about the actual compression ratio in the cylinder, which is a typical scenario for modern engines with variable valve timing. The algorithm also works under conditions of only approximate data on the charge air pressure, which are refined during the iteration process. A formula is proposed for determining the initial TDC position. Parameters for irregular operation of the engine are considered, and can be calculated in real time using time diagrams of pressure and vibration. Methods for expressly assessing the stability of the functioning of the main engine systems by monitoring and analysing a number of successive operating cycles are considered. To assess the unevenness of operation of the engine, a dispersion estimate of the deviations in the main parameters is used. To enable a comprehensive assessment of the engine stability in real time, the CII (cycle irregularity index) criterion is developed. The data processing methods described in this article provide an accurate estimate of the indicated power, due to the precise determination of TDC, thereby enabling an analysis of the stability of the operating cycles, optimal tuning of the engine systems, and monitoring of the results during operation.
Psychometric Validation of the Slovenian Version of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale - Child and Parent Versions (RCADS and RCADS-P)
Authors: Petrič Mojca , Kurnik Mesarič Katja , Kodrič Jana , Janjušević Peter 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Objective
Anxiety and depression are common disorders in children and adolescents and can have a negative impact on their lives. The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale – Child and Parent versions (RCADS and RCADS-P) are widely used standardized measurement tools, but the Slovenian versions have not yet been validated. The aim of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Slovenian version of RCADS and RCADS-P in a representative Slovenian school sample.

Methods
We examined the psychometric properties (factor structure, internal reliability, short-term stability, inter-rater agreement and convergent validity) of the Slovenian version of the RCADS and the RCADS-P in 754 primary and secondary school students and parents of 485 students. The short-term stability of anxiety and depressive symptoms in youth was assessed in a subsample of 117 children and adolescents.

Results
Confirmatory factor analysis showed an acceptable fit of the 6-factor model with CFI=0.92, TLI=0.92 and RMSEA=0.056 for RCADS and with CFI=0.93, TLI=0.92 and RMSEA=0.047 for RCADS-P. Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω ranged from 0.70 to 0.95 for the total scale and the six subscales. The subscales correlated significantly positively with the total Child Anxiety Life Interference Scale score.

Conclusion
The results affirm the good psychometric properties of the Slovenian versions of RCADS and RCADS-P within a school-based sample. There is a need in the future to examine psychometric properties in clinical samples and to provide normative data.
The Results of the “My Challenge” Camp in Addressing Childhood Obesity
Authors: Poklar Vatovec Tamara , Jakus Tadeja , Pucer Patrik , Prunk Franetič Breda , Stubelj Mojca 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This article presents the development, implementation and results of the project “An interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of overweight children” under the name “My Challenge” camp. It is a 2-week multidisciplinary programme involving a physician, a dietitian, a psychologist, an occupational therapist or physiotherapist and a kinesiologist. The children stay in camp for 2 weeks and are actively involved in the daily preparation of healthy meals, participate in cooking workshops and interactive nutrition lessons, and are active outdoors throughout the programme.

Methods
The study included 117 overweight or obese children, aged 7–18 years, 66 girls and 51 boys from ten camps between 2017 and 2023. Completed dietary questionnaires and anthropometric measurements were compared at baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 1 month.

Results
Changes in children's diets include an increase in meal frequency, in higher vegetables, fish, and seafood consumption, lower consumption of fried food and reduced consumption of sugary drinks. Boys more frequently consume fried food than girls and less frequently consume milk and dairy products. After one month, there was a decrease in body fat percentage, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio in both genders.

Conclusions
The “My Challenge” camp demonstrates promising outcomes in combating childhood obesity. Through a two-week multidisciplinary programme, significant improvements in dietary habits and anthropometric measures were observed. The findings underscore the importance of preventive education programmes for children in addressing the long-term health consequences of obesity. Further research and continued implementation of such initiatives are warranted to effectively tackle this public health issue.
Impactos da depressão pós-parto na prática do aleitamento materno
Authors: Souza Neuzyanne Silva , Guerra Maria Eduarda , Silva Erielves Miguel da Cruz , Mascarenhas Lyse Nogueira , Arcanjo Thiago Borges 
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Identificar as correlações dos sintomas de depressão pós-parto (DPP) e o nível de autoeficácia para amamentar, bem como analisar a existência de possível relação entre essas duas circunstâncias Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão Integrativa da literatura, que se limitou aos artigos em língua portuguesa e inglesa, publicados no período entre 2014 e 2024. As bases de dados utilizados foram: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e PubMed. Inicialmente foram encontrados 638 artigos, entretanto, após aplicação dos critérios de exclusão e inclusão, foram selecionados 10 artigos. Resultados: Os achados indicam que há uma forte associação entre os sintomas de depressão pós-parto, como estresse, medo e tristeza, e o desmame precoce. Além disso, baixos níveis de ocitocina-plasmática no pré-natal e pós-parto podem ser indicativo de interrupção precoce ou ausência da amamentação. Considerações finais: As análises dos diferentes tipos de estudos demonstram que a DPP configuras-se uma problemática que interfere na prática de aleitamento materno exclusivo, desta forma, propõe a promoção de programas e projetos sociais que orientem o adequado acompanhamento pré-natal da gestante de forma a prevenir ou atenuar os efeitos deletérios da DPP.
Hepatitis C virus genotypes among population with reported risk factors in Assam, north-east India: Emergence of genotype-8
Authors: Das Sagarika , Medhi Devyashree , Talukdar Anjan Jyoti , Raja Dina , Sarma Kishore , Sarma Anisha , Saikia Lahari 
Published: September 2024

Background & objectives
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) exhibits extensive genetic diversity in infected hosts. There are few published reports of HCV genotype (GT) distribution from the north-east Indian States lying close to the ‘Golden Triangle’ known for illicit drug trafficking. Real-time knowledge of HCVGT distribution is important for studies on epidemiologic aspects and virus evolution and for the development of new target-specific, direct-acting antiviral drugs. This study aims to examine the distribution of HCVGTs and their subtypes in different risk groups from Assam, north-east India.

Methods
It is a hospital-based cross-sectional study. Plasma samples reactive for anti-HCV antibody in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were subjected to viral load test and genotyping by real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) or characterization of non-structural protein NS5B region by nested PCR. Nucleotide sequences were subjected to phylogenetic analysis.

Results
The most common HCVGT detected was GT-3 (95.89%), followed by GT-1 (3.42%), GT-6xa (0.34%) and GT-8 (0.34%). The mean age of subjects was 30.24 yr, and males outnumbered females. The most commonly associated risk factor was injecting drug use (IDU) (74.31%), followed by tattooing and/or piercing (33.22%), transfusion of blood/blood products (10.27%), and haemodialysis (9.25%). Co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was found in 17.8 per cent, and with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in 3.42 per cent of the cases.

Interpretation & conclusions
The detection of HCVGT-8 makes this the first report from Assam and the second from India as per the authors’ knowledge. This may indicate strain’s endemic nature in India. The increasing trend of HCV infection among young IDUs and HCV-HIV co-infection indicates the need for enhancing surveillance and intensified prevention efforts among young adults.
Factors associated with under-five mortality in Scheduled Tribes in India: An analysis of national family health survey-5 (2019-2021)
Authors: Kunjumon Aswathy , Nagarajan Sivakami , Thodukayil Fathima Sherin Ottakkam , Panneer Sigamani 
Published: September 2024

Background & objectives
Under-five mortality is high among the Scheduled Tribes (ST) in India compared with the general population. This study examined the association of different maternal, child, socio demographic, and household factors associated with under-five mortality among Scheduled Tribes in India.

Methods
Data from the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS)-5 (2019-2021) for the ST, across all Indian States and Union Territories were used for analyses. Binary and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify the association of maternal, child, socio-demographic, and household factors with under-five mortality among the ST population.

Results
Different maternal, child, socio demographic, and household factors were significantly associated with under-five mortality. The odds of under-five mortality were highest among women who gave birth to their children at home [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 1.42; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.268-1.59] as compared with women who gave birth at institution. Literate women have lesser odds of under-five mortality than women with no formal education (AOR: 0.666; 95% CI: 0.501-0.885). The risk of under-five mortality was higher among four or more birth order children (AOR: 1.422; 95% CI: 1.246-1.624) compared with the first to third birth order children. The odds of under-five mortality decreased among children with a rich wealth index (AOR: 0.742; 95% CI: 0.592-0.93) compared to children with a poor wealth index.

Interpretation & conclusions
Analyses of under-five mortality among ST in India showed a significant association between different maternal, child, sociodemographic, and household factors. Grass-roots-level interventions such as promoting female education, addressing vast wealth differentials, and providing family planning services with a focus on reducing under-five mortality are essential in improving the survival of under-five children among the ST population in India.
РАЗВИТИЕ НЕТИПИЧНЫХ ФОРМ ЗАНЯТОСТИ НА РЫНКЕ ТРУДА
Authors: Шершнева О.И. , Оздербиева Ж.А. , Лямкин И.И. 
Published: September 2024

В статье рассмотрены теоретические аспекты нетипичной занятости и ее основных форм. Проведены различия между типичной и нетипичной занятостью, дана классификация форм нетипичной занятости с учетом таких критериев, как регулярность труда, условия найма, режим рабочего времени, степени стабильности трудовых отношений. Выделены причины развития нетипичных форм занятости на рынке труда, обоснованы их преимущества и недостатки. Сделан вывод о целесообразности развития нетипичных форм занятости для достижения наилучшего эффекта задействования трудовых ресурсов.
Gut microbiota and kidney diseases. Literature review
Authors: Shutov E. V. , Bolshakov S. A. , Makarova T. A. , Fedoseeva I. A. , Teplyuk D. A. , Pavlov C. S. , Sorokoletov S. M. 
Published: September 2024

Recent technological advances have significantly enhanced our understanding of the role microbial communities play in the human body. The gut microbiota, one of the most diverse microbiomes, consists of over 35,000 bacterial species and 10 million genes, leading researchers to consider it as an additional organ. This whiles relatively stable within each individual highly influenced by exogenous and endogenous factors. Collectively, the gut microbiota functions as a "second genome", profoundly impacting the host’s metabolic pathways and regulating the body’s complex homeostatic balance.Research into the "microbe–host" interaction, both in health and disease, has garnered worldwide scientific. In chronic kidney disease (CKD), the gut microbiota undergoes significant changes, and growing evidences suggests that dysbiosis plays a crucial role in the progression of renal failure. Key pathological process, such as the production of gut-derived uremic toxins, decreased synthesis of short– chain fatty acids, altered intestinal pH, compromised intestinal barrier function, and heightened systemic inflammation, are all linked the intestinal microbiota. However, relationship between these changes and the pathogenesis and progression of kidney disease requires further investigation. Advances in microbiome research, including metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analyses, alongside proteomic, metabolomics, and immunomic studies, have greatly expanded our understanding of microbiomal community structure and functions. These technologies, coupled with mechanistic experiments in model systems, have deepened our knowledge of how the microbiome influences metabolism. Current research aims to explore the bidirectional relationship between the microbiota and the host, identifying potential interventions that could help restore a mutualistic relationship.
Pesquisas em economia rural - Volume 2
Authors: Pinheiro Eduardo Mendonça , Ottati Ana Maria Aquino dos Anjos , Costa Lucílio Araújo 
Published: September 2024

Neste livro serão encontrados várias áreas de estudo da Economia Rural, tais como: desenvolvimento rural, cadeias produtivas, comercialização agrícola, situação fundiária, assistência técnica e extensão rural, agricultura familiar, apicultura, fruticultura, política agrícola, reforma agrícola etc.
Evolving Representations of Childhood: A Diachronic Analysis of the Lexeme Child in British Newspapers from the 18th To 21st Centuries
Authors: Matiiash-Hnediuk Iryna , Chura Yuliia , Melnyk Inesa , Datsko Yuliya , Devitska Antonina 
Published: September 2024

This article investigates the semantic evolution of the lexeme CHILD in British newspaper discourse from the 18th to the 21st centuries, employing a diachronic approach and cognitive semantics framework. The study utilizes lexical analysis and frame modelling methodologies to trace changes in the lexical meaning of the lexeme CHILD during the mentioned period, drawing on dictionaries and newspaper archives. Findings reveal a dynamic semantic structure characterized by the emergence of new meanings and the persistence of core components like 'person' and 'juvenile'. The analysis identifies shifts influenced by societal, cultural, and ideological factors, reflecting changes in societal perceptions and linguistic representations over time. This research contributes to understanding how a language mirrors and shapes societal attitudes towards childhood across centuries, emphasizing the role of newspaper discourse in framing cultural norms and perceptions.
Atténuer les symptômes dérangeants du TSPT en moins de cinq séances : une étude prépilote du protocole de la RTM auprès de 30 personnes
Authors: Gray Richard M. , Bourke Frank 
Published: September 2024

Introduction : Le protocole de reconsolidation de souvenirs traumatiques est une intervention non traumatique contre les symptômes on parle du trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT). Ce protocole est soutenu par près de 25 ans de travaux cliniques et anecdotiques. Cette étude présente la première évaluation scientifique du protocole. Méthodologie : Le projet pilote de 30 participants a étudié des vétérans de sexe masculin pré-diagnostiqués avec TSPT. Les critères d’admissions incluaient une entrevue avec la confirmation du diagnostic de TSPT en utilisant la liste de vérification militaire de l’état de stress post-traumatique. Sur les 33 personnes qui répondaient aux critères d’inclusion, 26 ont terminé le traitement en utilisant le protocole RTM. Un petit groupe ( n = 5) d’attente a été inclus. Tous les participants ont été réévalués après le traitement en utilisant la liste de vérification militaire de l’état de stress post-traumatique. Résultats : Vingt-cinq des personnes qui ont complété le traitement (96 %) n’avaient plus de symptômes lors de leur suivi à six semaines. Le résultat moyen de la liste de vérification militaire de l’état de stress post-traumatique était de 61 points. Lors de l’examen de suivi à six semaines, le résultat moyen était de 28,8 avec une réduction moyenne de 33 points. Le coefficient Hedges’ g a été calculé lors des suivis de six semaines et a montré une différence de 2,9 SD entre le début du traitement et le suivi a six semaines. Un contrôle de la liste d’attente indiquait des changements non significatifs lors de la période d’attente de deux semaines. Discussion : Les résultats suggèrent que le protocole de reconsolidation des souvenirs traumatiques est un traitement efficace digne d’études continues.