bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Motivational Interviewing on Psychosocial and Symptom Outcomes During Breast Cancer Endocrine Therapy
Authors: Ellis Charlotte , Reeder-Hayes Katie , Drier Sarah , Waters Austin R. , Spencer Jennifer C , Wheeler Stephanie 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

PURPOSE: Adjuvant endocrine therapy (ET) is recommended to women with hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer for 5-10 years to reduce recurrence risk and mortality, but adhering to ET for this full period is challenging, with adherence lower in Black women and those under 50. We sought to understand how participation in a patient-centered counseling intervention affected health-related quality of life (HRQoL), recurrence worry, and treatment related symptoms.
METHODS: We conducted a single arm pilot study over a 12-month period, consisting of five counselor-led motivational interviewing (MI) counseling sessions. Eligible participants were over 18 years old, English speaking, and had stage I-III HR+ breast cancer. Survey data collected at baseline and 12-months assessed HRQoL and cancer recurrence worry. Endocrine symptoms were assessed at the 12-month time point, reported descriptively, and age-stratified to examine if symptom burden and age were related.
RESULTS: Of the 42 women who initiated the intervention, 35 completed the baseline and 12-month surveys. Most participants were over 50 (63%), non-Black and non-Hispanic (63%; 97%). Overall patient-reported anxiety and depression decreased, though only the change in anxiety was statistically significant. Cancer worry increased slightly among participants. The most reported endocrine symptoms were hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, disinterest in sex, and joint pain, with no significant differences by age.
CONCLUSION: This study shows early promise in the efficacy of MI to improve patient-reported HRQoL and treatment-related endocrine symptoms.
Computational modelling of water-fuelled Hall Effect Thrusters
Authors: Tejeda Jesús Manuel Muñoz , Perales-Díaz Jesús , Knoll Aaron 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

This paper presents a Particle-In-Cell code designed for the simulation of water-fuelled Hall Effect Thrusters, including two different propellants: water vapour and oxygen (the latter being intended for water electrolysis propulsion with oxygen supplied through the anode and hydrogen through the cathode). The reactive model is structured in two stages, encompassing not only the initial reactions of water vapour and oxygen molecules (1st stage) but also the reactions of the diatomic and monoatomic products resulting from them (2nd stage). Specifically, the model accounts for 45 reactions in the case of water vapour and 18 reactions in the case of oxygen, including the most relevant excitation events for each species. The Particle-In-Cell code uses a combination of a 0-dimensional model with a 2-dimensional model. The 0-dimensional model provides initial neutral and electron densities, as well as the most significant reactions, to facilitate the convergence of the 2-dimensional model without the computational burden of starting a simulation from scratch. The 0-dimensional model reveals that the reactions considered within the 2nd stage are crucial for the plasma species composition of the discharge. The oxygen plasmas consist mainly of O+ and O2+ ions in a similar proportion, while double and negative ions do not play a significant role. Neutrals (O2 and O) also show similar distributions, depending on the thruster’s operating conditions. Water vapour plasmas are dominated by OH+ , H2O+ , H+ , and O+ ions, with other species such as H2+ , O++ , and negative ions being negligible. The neutral population is predominantly composed of monoatomic H particles. The O-dimensional model also demonstrates that all ionisation fractions of the species follow an exponentially increasing trend with the electron temperature. Finally, the 2-dimensional model provides additional insight into the plasma evolution, electron temperature, power losses coming from the reactive model and equilibrium points of the system.
Comparative study of the performance of α-MnO2 and amorphous manganese dioxide air electrodes for zinc-air batteries
Authors: Gu Chengyang , Zhang Zhenzhong , Zhang Xioamin , Zhao Fangxia , Chen Haoyi , Tang Xingfeng 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

In order to determine the optimal crystalline form of manganese-based catalysts for zinc-air battery cathodes, this paper successfully synthesised nano α-MnO2 and amorphous manganese dioxide (AMO) materials by hydrothermal and liquid-phase co-precipitation methods, respectively. The results showed that the spherical AMO material had larger specific surface area and more mesopores than the rod-like α-MnO2. Moreover, AMO have abundant structural defects and short-range ordered atomic arrangements that can enhance the ion diffusion kinetics and improve the catalytic performance of the materials. Through electrochemical tests, it was found that the AMO materials have better catalytic properties compared to α-MnO2. At a current of 10 mA/cm2, its discharge specific capacity reached 575.2 mAh/g, which was 11.1 % higher than that of 517.8 mAh/g for α-MnO2. In the long-cycle test, the initial round-trip efficiency of the electrode prepared of AMO was also better than that of α-MnO2. However, when the AMO electrodes were charged and discharged for a long time, part of the AMO would be converted to α-MnO2, which led to a gradual decrease in the cycling stability of the AMO electrodes. Therefore, this paper concludes that AMO materials are superior to α-MnO2 as catalysts for zinc-air batteries.
Superiority of artificial neural networks over conventional hydrological models in simulating urban catchment runoff
Authors: Balacumaresan Harshanth , Imteaz Monzur Alam , Hossain Iqbal , Aziz Md Abdul , Choudhury Tanveer 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

The synergistic impacts of climate change and urbanisation have amplified the recurrence and austerity of intense rainfall events, exacerbating persistent flooding risk in urban environments. The intricate topography and inherent non-linearity of urban hydrological processes limit the predictive accuracy of conventional models, leading to significant discrepancies in flow estimation. Recent advancements in artificial neural network (ANNs) have demonstrated remarkable progress in mitigating most limitations, specifically in simulating complex, non-linear relationships, without an intricate comprehension of the underlying physical processes. This paper proposes a deep learning ANN-based flow estimation model for enhanced precision simulation of streamflow in urban catchments, with the research's distinctive contribution involving rigorous comparative evaluation of the developed model against the established Australian hydrological model, RORB. Gardiners Creek catchment, an urban catchment situated in East Melbourne was designated as the study area, with the model being calibrated upon historical storm incidences. The findings reveal that the ANN model substantially outperforms RORB, as evidenced by superior correlation, prediction efficiency, and lower generalisation error. This underscores the ANN's adeptness in accurately replicating non-linear-catchment responses to storm events, marking a substantial advancement over conventional modelling practices and indicating its transformative potential for enhancing flood prediction precision and revolutionising current estimation practices.
A Educação Inclusiva de Cabo Frio-RJ frente ao PME x Meta 4 do PNE: Metas, Matrículas e Infraestrutura Escolar
Authors: Dos Santos Silva Junior Elias , Furtado de Oliveira Alessandra , Mariani Braz Ruth Maria , Rodrigues Leta Fabiana 
Published: September 2024

A pesquisa propõe uma análise do Plano Municipal de Educação da cidade de Cabo Frio, município localizado no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, apresentando as discrepâncias e conformidades em referência à Meta 4 do Plano Nacional de Educação em cada uma das suas 19 estratégias. A metodologia aplicada à pesquisa foi qualitativa, documental, narrativa e descritiva; comparamos a lei federal n° 13.005/2015 com a lei municipal de n° 2.644. Apresentamos um recorte das matrículas da educação básica referentes aos anos 2014-2020, apresentamos dados do censo escolar referentes à infraestrutura educacional municipal. A pesquisa concluiu que Cabo Frio necessita alinhar o seu Plano Municipal ao Plano Nacional para melhor atender a educação inclusiva e direcionar políticas públicas em atendimento dos perfis de deficiências mais frequentes, além de melhorar, a infraestrutura das escolas, permitindo um melhor atendimento educacional a todos.
Atuação do enfermeiro frente a pessoa com sepse em serviços de urgência e emergência
Authors: Benn dos Anjos Luís Henrique , Farias Alves Aline , Silva Santos Fernanda , Das Chagas Bandeira Anny Karoliny , Santos Souza Simone , Gaspar dos Santos Amanda Cibele 
Published: September 2024

RESUMO: A identificação tardia de casos de sepse ressalta a importância do conhecimento do enfermeiro sobre sua atuação diante desses pacientes. Descrever a atuação do enfermeiro diante da pessoa com sepse nos serviços de urgência e emergência. Revisão integrativa da literatura, pelas bases de dados BDENF, MEDLINE e LILACS, acessadas através de descritores na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, e no PUBMED, dos últimos dez anos, em português e inglês. Observou-se a importância da triagem rápida, uso de escalas como ferramentas diagnósticas e aplicação imediata de "bundles" para reduzir a taxa de mortalidade. Percebe-se também as vantagens e desvantagens na implementação do protocolo. Enfermeiros frequentemente carecem de conhecimento sobre o protocolo de sepse e enfrentam dificuldades na classificação dos sinais clínicos. Há necessidade de protocolos validados, capacitação e atualização para melhorar a qualidade do atendimento e reduzir a morbimortalidade em serviços de urgência e emergência.

Palavras-chave: Cuidados de Enfermagem; Emergência; Enfermeiro; Sepse
Violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentes pelas lentes da interseccionalidade
Authors: Rosa Prieto Urzêdo Silvia , Souza Aragao Ailton 
Published: September 2024

A violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentes é uma problemática de saúde pública que possui dados alarmantes no Brasil, onde a maioria das vítimas são meninas pretas. Objetiva-se compreender se o perfil etário, de gênero e racial das crianças e adolescentes aumentam as chances de que elas sejam sexualmente violentadas. Realizou-se uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura acerca da violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentes e do conceito de interseccionalidade, trabalhados conjuntamente. Justificou-se pela escassez de estudos que aproximem essas duas temáticas. Para a revisão, palavras-chave foram utilizadas em 8 bases de dados, sendo que apenas 5 artigos foram selecionados. Emergiram dos estudos temas como a interseccionalidade de gênero, raça e idade, consequências da violência e ações para prevenção. Conclui-se que o campo da interseccionalidade vem sendo construído e está em seu início no Brasil, mas, estudos mostraram que o perfil interseccional das vítimas aumenta suas chances de sofrerem violência sexual.
Palavras-chave: Delitos sexuais; Abuso sexual na infância; Enquadramento interseccional.
Promising New Targets for the Treatment of Infections Caused by Acinetobacter baumannii: A Review
Authors: Malheiros Borges Kellen Christina , Kipnis André , Junior Neves Bruno , Junqueira-Kipnis Ana Paula 
Published: September 2024

:
Acinetobacter baumannii is a globally disseminated Gram-negative bacterium that causes
several types of serious nosocomial infections, the most worrisome being ventilator-associated
pneumonia and bacteremia related to using venous catheters. Due to its great ability to form biofilms,
combined with its survival for prolonged periods on abiotic surfaces and its potential to acquire
and control the genes that determine antibiotic resistance, A. baumannii is at the top of the
World Health Organization’s priority list of pathogens in urgent need of new therapies. In this
sense, this review aimed to present and discuss new molecular targets present in A. baumannii
with potential for promising treatment approaches. This review highlights crucial molecular targets,
including cell division proteins, membrane synthesis enzymes, and biofilm-associated components,
offering promising targets for novel antimicrobial drug development against A. baumannii
infections.
Ameliorative Effects of Essential Oils on Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
Authors: Barbhuiya Pervej Alom , Pariong Diamond , Alam Asif Pervice , Rahman Mazumder Tausif Mohammed Sanaur , Sarma Satyabrat , Sen Saikat , Pathak Manash Pratim 
Published: September 2024

:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder and is responsible for the death of more
than 4.2 million people in 2019. Synthetic drugs for DM like metformin have been reported to induce
numerous complications and side effects. Reports suggested that essential plant oil has been
used as an herbal remedy to lower blood glucose levels. Essential oils (EOs) are complex combinations
of small molecules obtained from plants via the process of steam distillation and several solvents.
EOs have already shown great efficacy as antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective,
and anti-hypertensive. This review aims to summarize some potential EOs that have been reported
to have anti-diabetic activity both in preclinical and clinical aspects while summarizing the
probable mechanism of action. The authors went through a vast number of articles from various
scientific databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science. It was found that EO from
a total of 20 plants has been pre-clinically investigated to have anti-diabetic potential. Besides
this, clinical studies have reported the antidiabetic efficacy of EOs from Nigella sativa and Cuminum
cyminum at different concentrations. Bioactive phytoconstituents like carvacrol, thymol, α-
pinene, via . obtained from EOs ameliorate DM by inhibiting α-GLUC, α-amylase, lipase enzymes
and increasing GLUT-4 expression, AKT phosphorylation, via . Although fewer in number,
EOs from plant sources have demonstrated significant efficacy in DM. Proper elucidation of
the anti-diabetic efficacy of the EOs may open up new avenues for drug discovery and development
subjected to clinical studies.
Muscle CT Radiomics is Feasible in the Identification of Gout
Authors: Zeng Ye , Xiang Chunlin , Wu Gang 
Published: September 2024

Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of muscle CT radiomics in identifying gout.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 30 gout patients and 20 non-gout cases with CT examinations of ankles were analyzed by using the methods of CT radiomics. CT
radiomics features of the soleus muscle were extracted using the software of a 3D slicer, and then gout cases and non-gout cases were compared.
The radiomics features that were significantly different between the two groups were then processed with machine learning methods. Receiver
operating characteristic curve analysis was used to evaluate the diagnostic performance.

Results:
Five CT radiomics features were significantly different between gout cases and non-gout cases (P < 0.05). In the logic regression, the AUC,
sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 0.738, 77% (46/60), 70% (28/40), and 74% (74/100), respectively. In the Random forest, Xgboost, and
support vector machine analysis, the accuracy was 0.901, 0.833, and 0.875, respectively.

Conclusion:
From this study, it can be concluded that muscle CT radiomics is feasible in identifying gout.
Effect of D-mannitol and Gibberellic Acid on Physiological Parameters, Early Seedling Growth Characteristics, and Some of the Most Important
Chemical Components of Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.)
Authors: Khoshkharam Mehdi , Shahrajabian Mohamad Hesam , Sun Wenli 
Published: September 2024

Background:
One of the important medicinal plants and agricultural products in Asia,
particularly in Iran, is barberry, and both salinity and drought can cause osmotic or ionic imbalance
in plant cells. In order to study the impacts of D-Mannitol and gibberellic acid on seed germination,
physiological parameters, early seedling growth characteristics, and some of the most important
chemical ingredients of barberry, one experiment is designed.

Methods:
The experimental design was Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replicates,
and drought stress was done by D-mannitol at various stress levels, namely, 0 MPa, 40 MPa,
and 80 MPa, and the reaction of studied cultivar was assessed on the basis of experimental characteristics
associated to germination and seedling growth, and Gibberellic acid treatments were 0 mgL-1,
300 mgL-1, 600 mgL-1, and 900 mgL-1.

Results:
The effects of D-mannitol were significant in germination percentage, germination rate,
seedling vigor index, chlorophyll a, total chlorophyll, leaf dry weight and total sugar. Experimental
treatments such as germination percentage, germination rate, and total chlorophyll were also influenced
by the application of gibberellic acid. The interaction between D-mannitol and gibberellic acid
had significant effect on peroxidase activity. The highest germination percentage, germination rate,
seedling vigor index, catalase activity, peroxide activity, and Chlorophyll a were obtained for 0 MPa
application of D-Mannitol, followed by usage of 40 MPa, and 80 Mpa, respectively. The maximum
total chlorophyll, relative water content, and leaf dry weight were also related to control treatment (0
MPa D-Mannitol), while the higher values of proline content, carotenoids and total sugar were obtained
for 80 MPa application of D-Mannitol. The maximum values of germination rate, germination
percentage, seedling vigor index, peroxidase activity, and chlorophyll a were related to control
treatment (0 mgL-1 gibberellic acid), and the highest CAT activity was related to the application of
300 mgL-1 gibberellic acid. The highest total chlorophyll content and relative water content were
related to 0 mgL-1 gibberellic acid, while the maximum praline content and leaf dry weight were
obtained for the application of 600 mgL-1 and 0 mgL-1 gibberellic acid. There was not any significant
difference in carotenoids between gibberellic acid treatments, while the application of 900 mgL-1
gibberellic acid obtained the highest value of total sugar of barberry.

Conclusion:
Conclusively, on the basis of the results, the application of 80 MPa D-Mannitol and 600
mgL-1 could be recommended as they can increase the absorption of nutrients and water.
Revisiting the Facilitators of Social Media Adoption within the Tourism Sector: An Empirical Investigation in an Emerging Economy
Authors: Jibril Abdul Bashiru , Bankuoru Egala Sulemana , Abekah Keelson Solomon , Amoah John , Bruce Emmanuel 
Published: September 2024

Aim:
This study aims to investigate the factors facilitating social media adoption within
the tourism sector of an emerging economy.

Background:
Social media has emerged as a transformative agent within the global tourism industry,
fundamentally altering the ways in which tourists engage, disseminate information, and
make travel-related decisions. However, the integration of social media platforms within emerging
economies poses distinctive challenges and opportunities

Objective:
The primary objective of this research is to discern the drivers underpinning social media
utilization within the tourism sector of an emerging economy, while also comprehending their
implications for destination management, sustainable tourism practices, and economic advancement.
This study operates within a considered framework to delineate the intricate interplay between
social media dynamics and the broader tourism landscape.

Methods:
Employing a survey methodology, data was collected from local tourists visiting tourist
destinations in Ghana, an emerging economy situated in West Africa, to elucidate their patterns of
social media usage and associated motivations. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed
to rigorously analyze the data and discern the key enablers driving social media utilization
within the tourism sector.

Results:
The findings reveal that factors such as information accessibility, behavioral objectives,
tourism satisfaction, and destination perception emerge as pivotal enablers fostering social media
adoption within Ghana's tourism sector. Moreover, the study underscores the positive impact of
social media usage on tourist satisfaction and loyalty, underscoring its significance in shaping
visitor experiences.

Conclusion:
This study underscores the imperative of comprehensively understanding the enablers
of social media utilization within the tourism sector of emerging economies. Hence, by explaining
these dynamics, stakeholders can make informed strategic decisions regarding destination management,
foster sustainable tourism practices, and propel economic development within the region.
The Application of Mask Region-Based Convolutional Neural Networks in the Detection of Nasal Septal Deviation Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images: Proof-of-Concept Study
Authors: Shetty Shishir , Mubarak Auwalu Saleh , R David Leena , Al Jouhari Mhd Omar , Talaat Wael , Al-Rawi Natheer , AlKawas Sausan , Shetty Sunaina , Uzun Ozsahin Dilber 
Published: September 2024

Background
Artificial intelligence (AI) models are being increasingly studied for the detection of variations and pathologies in different imaging modalities. Nasal septal deviation (NSD) is an important anatomical structure with clinical implications. However, AI-based radiographic detection of NSD has not yet been studied.

Objective
This research aimed to develop and evaluate a real-time model that can detect probable NSD using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Methods
Coronal section images were obtained from 204 full-volume CBCT scans. The scans were classified as normal and deviated by 2 maxillofacial radiologists. The images were then used to train and test the AI model. Mask region-based convolutional neural networks (Mask R-CNNs) comprising 3 different backbones—ResNet50, ResNet101, and MobileNet—were used to detect deviated nasal septum in 204 CBCT images. To further improve the detection, an image preprocessing technique (contrast enhancement [CEH]) was added.

Results
The best-performing model—CEH-ResNet101—achieved a mean average precision of 0.911, with an area under the curve of 0.921.

Conclusions
The performance of the model shows that the model is capable of detecting nasal septal deviation. Future research in this field should focus on additional preprocessing of images and detection of NSD based on multiple planes using 3D images.
Study on the Integration of Curriculum Ideology and Politics into Geography Classroom Teaching in High School
Authors: Jin Guangyi , Shi Huijing 
Published: September 2024

In the context of the implementation of the fundamental task of making people moral, the implementation of curriculum ideology and politics has become an inevitable trend of educational reform and development. In order to implement General Secretary's instruction that “all courses should be based on morality and provide courses that serve students' growth and success”, this study analyzes the connotation, value orientation and practice path of curriculum ideology and politics, combines the characteristics of geography, and mines out the rich elements of curriculum ideology and politcs in the teaching of geography in high school and proposes the application strategies. This study analyzes the meaning, value orientation and practice path of curriculum ideology and politics.