bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Influence of the continuing COVID-19 epidemic on sleep quality and psychological status of healthcare workers in private institutions
Authors: Ho Man-In , Wu Zhe-Hao , Chen Yu-Ying , Leong Weng-Io , Wang Jue , Zhou Hua , Wu Zi-Tuo , Mao Ying-Qi , Du Jia-An , Zheng Yi , Yu Yi , Do Lago Comandante Paulo , Yu Li-Li , Wu Qi-Biao 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
On January 22, 2020, Macao reported its first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. By August 2021, the situation had escalated into a crisis of community transmission. In response, the government launched a recruitment campaign seeking assistance and services of healthcare workers (HCWs) from the private sector throughout Macao. These participants faced concerns about their own health and that of their families, as well as the responsibility of maintaining public health and wellness. This study aims to determine whether the ongoing epidemic has caused them physical and psychological distress.
AIM
To examine the influence of COVID-19 on the sleep quality and psychological status of HCWs in private institutions in Macao during the pandemic.
METHODS
Data were collected from December 2020 to January 2022. Two consecutive surveys were conducted. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) were employed as investigation tools.
RESULTS
In the first-stage survey, 32% of HCWs experienced a sleep disorder, compared to 28.45% in the second-stage survey. A total of 31.25% of HCWs in the first-stage survey and 28.03% in the second had varying degrees of anxiety. A total of 50.00% of HCWs in the first-stage survey and 50.63% in the second experienced varying degrees of depression. No difference in PSQI scores, SAS scores, or SDS scores were observed between the two surveys, indicating that the COVID-19 epidemic influenced the sleep quality and psychological status of HCWs. The negative influence persisted over both periods but did not increase remarkably for more than a year. However, a positive correlation was observed between the PSQI, SAS, and SDS scores (r = 0.428-0.775, P < 0.01), indicating that when one of these states deteriorated, the other two tended to deteriorate as well.
CONCLUSION
The sleep quality, anxiety, and depression of HCWs in private institution in Macao were affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. While these factors did not deteriorate significantly, the negative effects persisted for a year and remained noteworthy.
Changes in postoperative depression and anxiety and their relationship with recovery from femoral head necrosis: A longitudinal study
Authors: Fang Guo-Zheng , Lin Jie , Cao Lie-Hu , Liu Tong-Sheng , Ma Yu-Hong , Yang Lu 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Femoral head necrosis (FHN) can significantly affect patients' psychological well-being and functional outcomes. However, the long-term relationship between postoperative depression, anxiety, and functional recovery in patients with FHN remains unclear.
AIM
To investigate the dynamic changes in postoperative depression and anxiety and their relationship with functional recovery in patients with FHN for 3 years.
METHODS
Ninety-three patients with FHN who underwent surgical treatment in March 2020 to 2023 were enrolled in this longitudinal study. Depression and anxiety status were assessed using the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) at baseline, 6 months, 1, 2, and 3 years postoperatively. Functional recovery was evaluated using the Harris hip score (HHS). The dynamic changes in HADS and HHS were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA; the relationship between depression/anxiety status and functional recovery was examined using Pearson’s correlation analysis.
RESULTS
The mean HADS-depression (HADS-D) and HADS-anxiety (HADS-A) scores significantly improved over time (P < 0.001). The prevalence of depression and anxiety decreased from 36.6% and 41.9% at baseline to 10.8% and 12.9%, respectively, at 3 years postoperatively. The mean HHS increased significantly from 52.3 ± 10.5 at baseline to 88.1 ± 7.2 at 3 years postoperatively (P < 0.001). Significant negative correlations were found between HADS-D/HADS-A scores and HHS at all time points (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The severity of depression and anxiety negatively correlated with functional recovery, highlighting the importance of psychological interventions in the management of patients with FHN.
Investigation and analysis of negative emotion in patients with diabetic retinopathy after vitrectomy
Authors: Ju Zhi-Heng , Wang Mei-Ju 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
As the incidence of diabetes continues to increase, the number of patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) also increases each year. After undergoing vitrectomy for DR, patients often experience negative emotional problems that negatively affect their recovery.
AIM
To investigate negative feelings in patients with DR after vitrectomy and to explore related influencing factors.
METHODS
A total of 146 individuals with DR who were accepted for treatment at The Third People’s Hospital of Changzhou from May 2021 to April 2023 were recruited to participate in this study. All patients underwent vitrectomy. The self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) were used to assess the degree of anxiety and depression 2-3 days after the operation. The participants were divided into a healthy control group and a negative emotion group. The patients’ general demographic characteristics and blood glucose levels were collected. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the factors influencing negative feelings post-operation. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to analyze the association between SAS scores, SDS scores, and blood glucose levels.
RESULTS
The control group included 85 participants. The negative emotion group comprised 40 participants with anxiety, 13 with depression, and eight with both. Logistic regression showed that being female (OR = 3.090, 95%CI: 1.217-7.847), a family per capita monthly income of < 5000 yuan (OR = 0.337, 95%CI: 0.165-0.668), and a longer duration of diabetes (OR = 2.068, 95%CI: 1.817-3.744) were risk factors for negative emotions in patients with DR after vitrectomy (P < 0.05). The concentrations of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-hour postprandial glucose (2hPG), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in the negative emotion group exceeded those in the control group (P < 0.05). SAS scores were positively associated with FPG (r = 0.422), 2hPG (r = 0.334), and HbA1c (r = 0.362; P < 0.05). SDS scores were positively correlated with FPG (r = 0.218) and 2hPG (r = 0.218; P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Sex, income level, and duration of diabetes were factors that influenced negative emotions post-vitrectomy. Negative emotions were positively correlated with blood glucose levels, which can be used to develop intervention strategies.
Tree: Reducing the use of restrictive practices on psychiatric wards through virtual reality immersive technology training
Authors: Phiri Peter , Pemberton Laura , Liu Yang , Yang Xiaojie , Salmon Joe , Boulter Isabel , Sajid Sana , Clarke Jackie , McMillan Andy , Shi Jian Qing , Delanerolle Gayathri 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Restrictive practices (RPs) are defined by measures linked to physical and chemical restraints to reduce the movement or control behaviours during any emergency. Seclusion is an equal part of RPs intended to isolate and reduce the sensory stimulation to safeguard the patient and those within the vicinity. Using interventions by way of virtual reality (VR) could assist with reducing the need for RPs as it could help reduce anxiety or agitation by way of placing users into realistic and immersive environments. This could also aid staff to and change current RPs.
AIM
To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using a VR platform to provide reduction in RP training.
METHODS
A randomised controlled feasibility study, accompanied by evaluations at 1 month and 6 months, was conducted within inpatient psychiatric wards at Southern Health National Health Service Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. Virti VR scenarios were used on VR headsets to provide training on reducing RPs in 3 inpatient psychiatric wards. Outcome measures included general self-efficacy scale, generalised anxiety disorder assessment 7 (GAD-7), Burnout Assessment Tool 12, the Everyday Discrimination Scale, and the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scale.
RESULTS
Findings revealed statistically significant differences between the VR and treatment as usual groups, in the Everyday Discrimination Scale items Q8 and Q9: P = 0.023 and P = 0.040 respectively, indicating higher levels of perceived discrimination in the VR group. There were no significant differences between groups in terms of general self-efficacy, generalised anxiety disorder assessment 9, and Burnout Assessment Tool 12 scores. A significant difference was observed within the VR group for compassionate engagement from others (P = 0.005) over time. Most respondents recorded System Usability Scale scores above 70, with an average score of 71.79. There was a significant reduction in rates of RPs in the VR group vs treatment as usual group with a fluctuating variability observed in the VR group likely due to external factors not captured in the study.
CONCLUSION
Ongoing advancement of VR technology enables the possibility of creating scenarios and simulations tailored to healthcare environments that empower staff by providing more comprehensive and effective training for handling situations.
Brain networks in newborns and infants with and without sensorineural hearing loss: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Authors: Tan Juan , Hou Qian-Mei , Zhang Fen , Duan Xu , Zhang Yan-Long , Lee Yu-Jun , Yan Hao 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Understanding the impact of early sensory deficits on brain development is essential for understanding developmental processes and developing potential interventions. While previous studies have looked into the impact of prenatal experiences on language development, there is a lack of research on how these experiences affect early language and brain function development in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).
AIM
To investigate SNHL effects on early brain development and connectivity in 4-month-olds vs healthy newborns and controls.
METHODS
The research involved analyzing the functional brain networks of 65 infants, categorized into three groups: 28 healthy newborns, 22 4-month-old participants with SNHL, and 15 age-matched healthy participants. The resting-state functional connectivity was measured and compared between the groups using functional near-infrared spectroscopy and graph theory to assess the brain network properties.
RESULTS
Significant differences were found in resting-state functional connectivity between participants with SNHL and age-matched controls, indicating a developmental lag in brain connectivity for those with SNHL. Surprisingly, SNHL participants showed better connectivity development compared to healthy newborns, with connectivity strengths of 0.13 ± 0.04 for SNHL, 0.16 ± 0.08 for controls, and 0.098 ± 0.04 for newborns. Graph theory analysis revealed enhanced global brain network properties for the SNHL group, suggesting higher communication efficiency at 4 months. No significant differences were noted in network properties between 4-month-old SNHL participants and neonates. A unique pattern of central hubs was observed in the SNHL group, with 2 hubs in the left hemisphere compared to 6 in controls.
CONCLUSION
4-month-old infants with SNHL have a distinct brain network pattern with efficient long-distance information transmission but less effective local communication compared to age-matched controls.
Research hotspots and trends in transcranial magnetic stimulation for cognitive impairment: A bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2023
Authors: Zhang Qi , Zhu Peng-Peng , Yang Lun , Guo Ai-Song 
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Cognitive impairment, which manifests as a limited deterioration of specific functions associated with a particular disease, can lead to a general deterioration of the patient’s standard of living. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, a non-invasive neuromodulation technique, is frequently employed to treat cognitive impairment in neuropsychiatric disorders.
AIM
To analyzed the state of international research on neuromodulation methods for treating cognitive impairment between 2014 and 2023, with the aim of exploring the state of research worldwide and the most recent developments in this particular area.
METHODS
Articles and reviews pertaining to neuromodulation methods for cognitive impairment were examined using the web of science database between January 2014 and December 2023. Publications, nations, organizations, writers, journals, citations, and keywords data from the identified studies were systematically analyzed using the CiteSpace 6.3. R1 software.
RESULTS
A total of 2371 documents with 11750 authors and 9461 institutions, with some co-occurrences, were retrieved. The quantity of yearly publications is showing an increasing trend. The United States and China have emerged as important contributors. Among the institutes, Harvard University had the highest number of publications, while Rossi S an author who is frequently cited. Initially, the primary keywords included human motor cortex, placebo-controlled trials, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. However, the emphasis gradually moved to substance use disorders, supplementary motor areas, neural mechanisms, and exercise.
CONCLUSION
The use of neuromodulation techniques to treat cognitive impairment has drawn interest from academics all around the world. This study revealed hotspots and new trends in the research of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a cognitive impairment rehabilitation treatment. These findings are hold significant potential to guide further research and thus promote transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment method for cognitive impairment.
DE LIOZ À CARRARA: AS TRAJETÓRIAS DAS MARMORARIAS ÍTALO- AMAZONENSE E A REFORMADORA E A ARTE TUMULAR EM MANAUS-AM
Authors: De Carvalho Pedrosa Fábio Augusto 
Published: October 2024

Os cemitérios oitocentistas possuem o melhor da arte escultórica de outrora. São anjos, anjinhos, pranteadoras, cruzes, colunas, capelas, famílias inteiras representadas no último adeus, uma profusão de símbolos sagrados e profanos impressos em mármores de Lioz e Carrara. Essas peças eram adquiridas em marmorarias especializadas em obras tumulares, que contavam com grandes estoques de pedras e possuíam uma equipe de técnicos e artistas diplomados. No presente estudo serão reconstituídas as trajetórias das primeiras marmorarias de Manaus entre fins do século XIX e as primeiras décadas do século XX, que foram a Ítalo-Amazonense e A Reformadora, ambas de italianos, e analisadas suas produções que se encontram no Cemitério de São João Batista.

Palavras-chave: Marmorarias, Arte tumular, Manaus.
"PATRIMÔNIO NAS PRAÇAS”: POSSIBILIDADES DE DESVENDAR AS MEMÓRIAS DE FORTALEZA COM O PROJETO “BOM DE FORTALEZA” (2017-2018)
Authors: Rodrigo Silva Pinheiro Adson , Rodrigues Holanda Ligia 
Published: October 2024

Este artigo analisa o projeto “Bom de Fortaleza”, realizado pela Secultfor em sete praças da cidade de Fortaleza, entre os anos de 2017 e 2018, com foco nas atividades de educação patrimonial desenvolvidas por historiadores com vistas ao fortalecimento do sentimento de pertencimento ao bairro e à valorização da memória e do patrimônio cultural local. Para analisar as práticas educativas e suas ressonâncias na vida comunitária, realizamos um recorte, debruçando-nos sobre a experiência do Pólo de Lazer da Av. Sargento Hermínio, na Regional I e partimos dos relatos feitos pelos historiadores, da análise dos planos e da experiência in loco dos autores. Este artigo apresenta o relato de uma ação educativa e reflexões acerca desta experiência, destacando suas potencialidades na preservação e divulgação do patrimônio histórico e cultural da cidade.
Building an IoB ecosystem for influencing energy consumption in smart cities
Authors: Moustati Imane , Gherabi Noreddine , Saadi Mostafa 
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The Internet of Behaviors (IoB) represents a paradigm shift in integrating digital technologies with human behaviors, offering unprecedented insights and opportunities across various domains. This research paper explores the transformative potential of IoB and presents an innovative IoB framework applied to an energy consumption scenario. Objective: We offer an innovative IoB ecosystem aimed at heightening citizens' responsibility and awareness regarding home energy consumption in smart cities.Methodology: We propose a framework that elicits behavioral insights by leveraging smart meter data, clusters citizens based on similar energy consumption patterns using K-Means into groups, applies an LSTM-based prediction model to forecast their future energy consumption, and influences their behavior through a continuous personal reflection loop. Moreover, to foster trust, XAI principles are also integrated into our framework to ensure citizens comprehend and trust the IoB model's results.Results: Our proposed LSTM-based prediction model achieved, on the smart meters’ dataset, high-performance results, an R² value equal to 0.986, a root mean squared error of 0.492 and a mean squared error equal to 0.242. Conclusions: This paper presents how we can leverage the IoB and XAI into the energy sector. However, the IoB's potential is not restricted to a certain domain. It has a revolutionary influence across sectors, with the power sector standing out as one of the domains where the IoB has the potential to alter social practices
Fish hearts expose toxic truth about our cardiovascular health
Authors: Shiels Holly 
Published: October 2024

Fish hearts expose toxic truth about our cardiovascular health
Professor Holly Shiels, from the University of Manchester, is the Director of the Company of Biologists and the President of the Fisheries Society of the British Isles. She charts a toxic tide by tracing the path of pollutants from fish hearts to human cardiovascular health. It’s widely known that pollutants damage our oceans. But after researching the effects of an oil spill on the health of fish hearts, Professor Holly Shiels made an alarming discovery - our own hearts are affected in the same way. An explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig off the southern coast of the United States in 2010 unleashed nearly 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over an excruciating 87 days. This catastrophic event caused one of the most severe ecological disasters in history, devastating the marine environment and obliterating countless forms of life. The scale of environmental devastation was unprecedented, leaving a lasting scar on the region’s fragile habitat.
Welfare of pet primates for sale in the United States
Authors: Seaboch Melissa 
Published: October 2024

Welfare of pet primates for sale in the United States
Dr. Melissa Seaboch, Professor and Department Chair at Salt Lake Community College, charts the welfare of pet primates for sale in the United States. Despite their unsuitability as pets, there are thousands, if not tens of thousands, of pet primates in the United States (1), and the U.S. ranks third out of 171 countries in the ease of purchasing a pet primate online. (2) Though the pet primate trade is robust, there are few federal regulations addressing the care of companion animals or pets. The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), often considered the minimum acceptable standard for animal care and use, governs the care of animals in multiple settings, including research labs, zoos, and commercial breeding facilities. PACT (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture) prevents the most egregious forms of animal cruelty, and the Lacey Act addresses interstate transportation and illegal wildlife trafficking. (3) None of these regulations address the care or welfare of pet primates.
Sustainability transformations in marine governance in Sweden via social learning
Authors: Imperiale Angelo Jonas , Wehn Uta 
Published: October 2024

Sustainability transformations in marine governance in Sweden via social learning
Dr. Angelo Jonas Imperiale and Dr. Uta Wehn describe the MISTRA C2B2 programme’s unique approach to promoting sustainability transformations in Sweden’s marine governance through social learning in Living Labs. The Mistra programme Co-creating Better Blue (C2B2) aims to transform current marine governance in Sweden towards a more participatory and data-driven approach. This approach seeks to enhance the resilience of marine social-ecological systems and achieve a sustainable blue economy in Sweden.
Emissions from building and construction can be halved with current technologies and practices
Authors: Johnsson Filip , Karlsson Ida 
Published: October 2024

Emissions from building and construction can be halved with current technologies and practices
Filip Johnsson and Ida Karlsson from Chalmers University of Technology argue that building and construction emissions can be halved with current technologies and practices in place. The Mistra Carbon Exit programme identifies and analyses the technical, economic and political opportunities and challenges for Sweden to reach the target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The programme is multidisciplinary, addressing the technical, economic and political challenges associated with this transition. The programme takes the novel approach of focusing on supply chains – from the input of raw materials, through primary and secondary activities, to the final products and services demanded by the end-users.
Seasonality and climate change: Challenges for physical activity in older adults
Authors: Dionne Isabelle J 
Published: October 2024

Seasonality and climate change: Challenges for physical activity in older adults
Research indicates seasonal variations in physical activity levels among adults in different climates due to temperature and humidity. Climate change’s increasing extreme weather may significantly affect physical activity in older adults already struggling to meet activity guidelines. Isabelle J. Dionne from the Université de Sherbrooke explains. Physical activity (PA) is a key behavior in the determination of health and quality of life of older adults but remains low in developed countries. The environment where PA is practiced is emerging as a significant motivation factor to adhere to PA in adult populations, and natural environments are now being promoted as a favorable milieu. Indeed, PA practiced in natural environments was associated with greater feelings of revitalization and positive engagement, decreases in tension and depression, and increased energy compared with exercising in synthetic environments such as indoors. Because outdoor PA, also called ‘green PA,’ is associated with higher adherence to a program than the same indoor intervention, a better understanding of how safe outdoor PA can be practiced all year round seems a promising avenue for health promotion.
‘Remember, remember the month of November’: Ahead of COP29
Authors: Beardsworth Richard 
Published: October 2024

‘Remember, remember the month of November’: Ahead of COP29
Professor of International Relations at the University of Leeds, Richard Beardsworth, looks with concern to this November’s COP29 and the US elections. The issue is climate leadership. The next UNFCCC Conference of the Parties, COP29, begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11th, six days after the U.S. general election. The conjuncture of these two dates is of critical importance for the future of climate action and the future of climate leadership driving it. This article rehearses what is at stake ahead of COP29 and where climate leadership stands in relation to it. Whatever the final plot, November is a month to be remembered.