bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Allocating inter-provincial CEA in China based on the utility perspective --a method for improving the variable weight function
Authors: Guo Zhiping , Xiong Chaohua 
Published: September 2024

Introduction:At different times, China has pursued different carbon emission reduction targets, so it is crucial to develop a reasonable and flexible allocation scheme for Chinese carbon emissions quotas, referred to as Chinese Emission Allowance (CEA), in order to achieve carbon reduction goals. As important responsible entities for carbon reduction, each province needs to rely on a well-designed CEA allocation scheme to help achieve their emission reduction goals.Methods:Therefore, based on the utility perspective, this paper constructs allocation principles and methods to formulate the inter-provincial CEA allocation scheme for China in 2030. Specifically, the entropy method, SBM model, improved variable weight function, and ARIMA time series model are sequentially adopted to simulate the re-allocation scheme, examine its rationality, and develop CEA allocation schemes under different principles.Results and Discussion:The following conclusions are drawn: 1) The allocation scheme formulated based on historical emission simulation methods, industry benchmark methods, and other current CEA allocation methods has certain irrationality, and future CEA allocation should not follow the original methods; 2) The improved variable weight function is better suited for allocation in CEA than the current original allocation method. The allocation scheme developed under this method, which balances fairness and efficiency principles, is more appropriate for the actual reduction of carbon emissions in China.
Mapping the research of nursing in Parkinson’s disease: a bibliometric and quantitative analysis
Authors: Liao Han-Bing , Fang Yan-Lin , Chen Shu-Yi , Yin Yu-Shan , Li Jiao , Zhou Peng , Li Bin , Jiang Xing-Zuan , Lei Ying-Fang 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundParkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Clinically, the therapeutic strategy of PD could only alleviate the symptoms. Nursing plays a crucial role in providing patient education, symptom management, and psychosocial support. This study aims to analyze the current state and prospects of research in the field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and its associated nursing care through bibliometric methods to explore the trends that May guide its future development.MethodsLiterature related to Parkinson’s disease and nursing care was systematically searched by the Web of Science database from 1991 to 2023. Quantitative analysis of cooperative networks was conducted using bibliometric tools VOSviewer and CiteSpace.ResultsThe analysis covered 2,649 publications in the field of PD and nursing care, authored by 12,576 researchers from 3,869 institutions across 94 countries. The number of articles has steadily increased over the past 20 years. In this research field, the United States and the United Kingdom emerged as leading countries, and Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen was positioned as an international hub. Movement Disorders was identified as the journal with the highest output and with the most co-citation. Prof. Bastiaan R. Bloem published the most papers in the area, and Prof. Per Odin had the highest average citation. The major fields of these publications are clinical neurology, geriatrics &amp; gerontology, multidisciplinary sciences, and health care sciences &amp; services. Hot topics in the field predominantly revolve around Parkinson’s disease, quality of life, and dementia.ConclusionResearch in Parkinson’s disease and nursing care is experiencing a period of rapid growth, with continuous expansion in research scope and depth of investigation. One of the trends identified is the increasing focus on quality of life and the management of dementia in PD patients, reflecting the importance of these areas in research. The study further suggests that future advancements in the field May rely significantly on strengthening international collaborations and addressing global disparities in resource distribution, particularly by promoting research inclusivity and cooperation among low-resource countries.
Specific and shared cognitive predictors of drawing and block building in typically developing children
Authors: Zappullo Isa , Senese Vincenzo Paolo , Trojano Luigi , Cecere Roberta , Conson Massimiliano 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionSpatial construction is a complex ability involving attention, global/local visual processing, mental representation, visuo-motor coordination and, to varying extent, working memory and executive functions, and verbal abilities. In developmental neuropsychology, little attention has been paid to comprehend whether and to what extent the above cognitive processes are involved in two main spatial construction tasks, that is drawing and block building.MethodWe used path analysis to test shared and specific effects of verbal and spatial working memory, spatial attention, inhibition, verbal abilities (vocabulary and naming), figure disembedding, mental rotation, and visual-motor coordination, as well as of demographics (sex, age and socio-economic status), on two classical drawing (Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure; ROCF) and block building (Block design; BD) tasks in a sample of 195 typically developing children (age range: 7–11 years).ResultsFigure disembedding and visuo-motor coordination were the only shared predictors of both spatial construction tasks. Moreover, ROCF score was directly related with spatial attention and inhibition, while BD score was directly related with sex, vocabulary, mental rotation and backward spatial working memory.DiscussionThese findings distinguish between abilities involved in spatial construction regardless of the type of task and those specifically related to ROCF or Block Design, thus providing clues relevant to neuropsychological assessment and intervention in children with spatial construction disorders.
Effects of lower back foam rolling on the pressure pain threshold and the range of motion of the lumbar spine in healthy individuals
Authors: Fijavž Julia , Frangež Maja , Vauhnik Renata 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to determine the short- and long-term effects of foam rolling (FR) on the pressure pain threshold and the range of motion of the lumbar spine in healthy subjects.Methods43 healthy subjects without back problems were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG). The subjects in the EG underwent a 4-week FR program (12 sessions). The subjects in the CG received no intervention. Range of motion was measured using the modified-modified Schober test for flexion and fingertip-to-floor distance for lateral flexion. The pressure pain threshold was measured with a hand-held pressure algometer. The measurements were taken before and after the first FR, after the 4-week program and at the 1-, 3- and 6-month follow-up. The significance level was set at p ≤ 0.05 and the desired power of the test was 92%.ResultsWe found an improvement in flexion (p = 0.03) and lateral flexion (p &lt; 0.001) in the EG after the first FR and recorded a significant improvement in all measured variables (flexion, lateral flexion and algometry: p &lt; 0.001) at the end of the entire 4-week program. The effects were noticeable up to 6 months after the end of the program (p ≤ 0.03) and were statistically significantly better than in the CG (p ≤ 0.04). The calculated Cohen's d value was 1.15 for flexion, 1.06 for lateral flexion and 0.98 for algometry, which represents a large effect size.DiscussionFR improves the pressure pain threshold and mobility of the lumbar spine in healthy subjects. The effects are noticeable at least 6 months after the end of an FR program.
Perceived social support on objective measured sedentary behavior of stroke patients: the mediating role of exercise self-efficacy
Authors: Wei Jianing , Yang Fanjiayi , Dong Xiaofang 
Published: September 2024

IntroductionAs stroke patients may have impaired motor function, there may have increased sedentary behavior. Factors associated with sedentary behavior need to be explored to develop targeted interventions. Although studies explore the effects of exercise self-efficacy and perceived social support on sedentary behavior, the relationship is not clear. The aim of this study was to explore the mediating effect of exercise self-efficacy on perceived social support and objective measured sedentary behavior in stroke patients.MethodsThe random sampling method was adopted to select 275 stroke patients from the neurology department of a third-grade hospital of Henan Province from June 2023 to March 2024 in a cross-sectional descriptive study. A general data questionnaire, exercise self-efficacy scale, perceived social support scale, and ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer were used to investigate. The structural equation model was used to analyze the mediating effect of exercise self-efficacy between perceived social support and sedentary behavior.ResultsThe mean sedentary behavior time in stroke patients in this study was (479.65 ± 112.65) min, the mean score of perceived social support was (47.53 ± 17.16), and the mean score of exercise self-efficacy was (24.19 ± 6.25). The correlation analysis revealed that, the sedentary behavior of stroke patients was negatively correlated with exercise self-efficacy and perceived social support. The results of the mediation analysis showed that exercise self-efficacy played a partial mediating role between perceived social support and sedentary behavior.ConclusionPerceived social support and exercise self-efficacy were influential factors in sedentary behavior. Moreover, the impact of perceived social support on sedentary behavior was partially mediated by exercise self-efficacy. Therefore, to decrease the sedentary behavior, it is crucial to improve the level of perceived social support in stroke patients. Patients with less perceived social support can improve their exercise self-efficacy and thus perceive more social support.
The care of non-institutionalized ADL-dependent people in the Orcasitas neighborhood of Madrid (Spain) during the Covid-19 pandemic and its relationship with social inequalities, intergenerational dependency and survival
Authors: Martín Moreno Vicente , Martínez Sanz María Inmaculada , Martín Fernández Amanda , Sánchez Rodríguez Elena , Sánchez González Irene , Herranz Hernando Julia , Fernández Gallardo Miriam , Recuero Vázquez Miguel , Benítez Calderón María Palma , Sevillano Fuentes Eva , Pérez Rico Elena , Calderón Jiménez Laura , Guerra Maroto Sara , Alonso Samperiz Helena , León Saiz Irene 
Published: September 2024

BackgroundMortality among people with dependency to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) is higher than that of non-dependent people of the same age. Understanding the evolutionary course and factors involved in non-institutionalized ADL dependency, including the influence of the family structure that supports this population, would contribute to improved health planning.MethodsA longitudinal study carried out in the ADL-dependent population of the Orcasitas neighborhood, Madrid (Spain), between June 2020, when the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown ended, and June 2023. A total of 127 patients participated in the study, 78.7% of whom were women and 21.3% were men. Risk analysis was performed via odds ratios (OR) and hazard ratios (HR). Survival analysis was performed using Cox regression.ResultsA total of 54.33% of the ADL-dependent persons did not live with their adult children and 45.67% did, being associated living independently with economic capacity and the married marital status but not with the dependency level. In women, being married increased the probability of living independently of their adult children (OR = 12.632; 95% CI = 3.312–48.178). Loss of mobility (OR = 0.398; 95% CI = 0.186–0.853), economic capacity of the dependent (HR = 0.596; 95% CI = 0.459–0.774), and living independently and having better economic capacity (HR = 0.471; 95% CI = 0.234–0.935) were associated with 3-year survival. Those who lived with their adult children had a worse autonomy profile and higher mortality (HR = 1.473; 95% CI = 1.072–2.024). Not being employed, not being married, and not owning a home were significantly associated with being an essential family caregiver. Caregivers were mostly women (OR = 1.794; 95% CI = 1.011–3.182).ConclusionAmong ADL-dependent persons, economic capacity influenced the ability to living independently and affected survival after 3 years. Loss of mobility (wheelchair use) was a predictor of mortality. Social inequalities promote that adult children end up as essential family caregivers. This generates reverse dependency and maintains a vulnerability that is transmitted from generation to generation, perpetuating social and gender inequalities. Dependent parent care in this cohort maintained an archaic pattern in which the eldest daughter cared for her parents. This study made it possible to show that ADL dependence is accompanied by complex interrelationships that must be considered in socio-health planning.
Investigating older adults users’ willingness to adopt wearable devices by integrating the technology acceptance model (UTAUT2) and the Technology Readiness Index theory
Authors: Wu Chengzhen , Lim Gyoo Gun 
Published: September 2024

ObjectiveWith the continuous advancement of wearable technology, smart wearable devices are increasingly recognized for their value in health monitoring, assessment, and intervention for the older adults, thus promoting intelligent older adults care. This study, based on the theoretical framework of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) and the Technology Readiness Index (TRI) model, aims to identify and explore the key factors influencing older adults consumers’ willingness to adopt smart wearable devices and their impact mechanisms.MethodA questionnaire survey was conducted to collect valid data from 389 older adults respondents. Empirical analysis validated the model’s applicability and explored the key factors influencing acceptance.ResultsFactors influencing the use of smart wearable devices by the older adults include performance expectancy (β = 0.152, p &lt; 0.001), effort expectancy (β = 0.154, p &lt; 0.001), social influence (β = 0.135, p &lt; 0.05), facilitating conditions (β = 0.126, p &lt; 0.05), hedonic motivation (β = 0.166, p &lt; 0.001), price value (β = 0.182, p &lt; 0.001), and digital health literacy (β = 0.189, p &lt; 0.001). Additionally, optimism (β = 0.208, p &lt; 0.001), innovativeness (β = 0.218, p &lt; 0.001), and discomfort (β = −0.245, p &lt; 0.001) significantly positively influenced performance expectancy, while optimism (β = 0.282, p &lt; 0.001), innovativeness (β = 0.144, p &lt; 0.01), discomfort (β = −0.239, p &lt; 0.001), and insecurity (β = −0.117, p &lt; 0.05) significantly positively influenced effort expectancy. Insecurity did not significantly influence performance expectancy. Performance expectancy and effort expectancy partially mediated the relationship between personality traits (optimism, innovativeness, discomfort, and insecurity) and behavioral intention. Digital health literacy significantly negatively moderated the relationship between performance expectancy and behavioral intention, as well as between effort expectancy and behavioral intention.DiscussionThe study confirms that integrating the UTAUT2 model and TRI theory effectively explains the acceptance of smart wearable devices among older adults consumers, emphasizing the importance of enhancing digital health literacy in the design and promotion of smart health devices. The findings provide guidance for developers, increasing the acceptance and usage rate of these devices among the older adults.
Evaluation of the Eazyplex® Candida ID LAMP Assay for the Rapid Diagnosis of Positive Blood Cultures
Authors: Berlau Arvid , Stoll Sylvia , Edel Birgit , Löffler Bettina , Rödel Jürgen 
Published: September 2024

Rapid molecular assays can be used to identify Candida pathogens directly from positive blood cultures (BCs) in a timely manner compared to standard methods using subcultures. In this study, the eazyplex® Candida ID assay, which is based on loop-mediated amplification (LAMP) and is currently for research use only, was evaluated for the identification of the most common fungal species. A total of 190 BCs were analysed. Sensitivity and specificity were 93.88% and 99.26% for C. albicans, 89.13% and 100% for Nakaseomyces glabratus (N. glabratus), 100% and 100% for Pichia kudravzevii (P. kudriavzevii), 100% and 100% for C. tropicalis, and 100% and 99.44% for C. parapsilosis. Sample preparation took approximately 11 min and positive amplification results were obtained between 8.5 and 19 min. The eazyplex® Candida ID LAMP assay is an easy-to-use diagnostic tool that can optimise the management of patients with candidemia.
PRINCIPAIS COMPLICAÇÕES CARDIOVASCULARES DECORRENTES DA HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL SISTÊMICA.
Authors: FRANCO AMANDA , Cavalcante do Couto Bianca Luzia , Soares Chady Carolina , Dos Santos Cruz Cind Carolin , De Mendonça Viana Davi , Auzier do Monte Eloisy Cristiny , Vieira Machado Evelyn Cristhine , Da Costa Kós Miranda Felipe , Bastos Brega Giovana , Canto Gomes de Oliveira Ingrid Paola , Dias Ranieri João Pedro , Rezende dos Santos Saboia João Vitor , Benjó Sampaio Junior José Jaime , Rodrigues de Araújo Juliana , Carvalho bevilacqua Furlan Larissa , Tedesco Ribeiro Lorenna , De Barros lopes Lorenzo , Vilhena batalha filho Luiz Carlos , Pinto Ferreira Marco Antônio , Da Veiga Lopes Maria Eduarda , Da Rocha Florêncio Maria Gabriela , De Castro Santis Matheus , Russo Amanajás Nicholas , Gomes Araújo Rafael , Soriano de Melo Lima Rogério Augusto , De Sousa Lima Stefanni , Batista da Silva Neta Wanderlinda 
Published: September 2024

A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) é uma condição multifatorial, definida como aumento persistente dos níveis pressóricos na ausência de medicações anti-hipertensivas. Tal qual possui riscos altos a evolução de complicações crônicas cardiovasculares, onde a evolução a alterações estruturais é permanente. A grande incidência desta patologia e o falho controle pelo Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil (SUS) tornam suas complicações, como as cardiovasculares, um problema de saúde pública, necessitando assim gastos exorbitantes ao governo e sequelas longevas aos afetados. Partindo do princípio de que o tratamento da HAS visa reduzir os níveis sistólicos e diastólicos da pressão para valores inferiores a 140/90 mmHg, conforme as Diretrizes Brasileiras de Hipertensão Arterial, esta ação objetiva reduzir os riscos de morbimortalidade cardiovascular. Neste contexto, descrevem-se as principais complicações cardiovasculares como: Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE), Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM), Insuficiência Cardíaca (IC), Doença Arterial Periférica (DAP) e Doença Arterial Coronária (DAC). Conforme os dados notificados no DATASUS, observa-se que estas complicações representam 28% dos casos fatais com óbitos registrados, em relação a todos os grupos de causas no período de 2014 a 2023. Sugere-se então que os óbitos do país permaneçam a contrastar os avanços tecnológicos em saúde e as melhorias de qualidade de acesso aos serviços prestados à população, tornando-se um fato educacional e comportamental. Desta forma, referente aos dados analisados, a principal problemática da HAS ao desenvolvimento de eventos adversos cardiovasculares são a não adesão medicamentosa e tratamentos, sendo estes os principais desafios aonde em torne de 40% dos pacientes referem falha terapêutica. Por fim, o combate aos fatores de risco cardiovasculares, principalmente esta patologia de HAS, é de extrema importância para a prevenção de mortes.
Potassium distribution in soil profiles under no-tillage system
Authors: Artuso Deonilce Retka , Moterle Diovane Freire , Santos Danilo Rheinheimer dos , Tiecher Tales 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Potassium (K) vertical mobility in soils has often been overestimated and used as a rationale for recommending the broadcast application of this nutrient in fertility management programs, especially in soils with low cation exchange capacity (CEC). This study aimed to evaluate the vertical distribution of K in two land uses: areas with natural vegetation and crop fields managed under no-tillage (NT) fertilized with K. For this purpose, 49 soil profiles from the Brazilian subtropical state of Rio Grande do Sul were sampled, comprising 45 profiles from areas under NT management and four profiles from sites with natural vegetation. Soil samples were collected in 19 very thin layers: 1 cm layer in the first 10 cm, 2.5 cm layer from 10 to 25 cm, and 5 cm layer from 25 to 40 cm. Sampling sites were then grouped according to their CEC, categorized as < 7.5, 7.6-15.0, and 15.1-30.0 cmol
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. Both crop fields and natural fields exhibit a similar vertical gradient model, characterized by a strong accumulation of K in the soil within the uppermost centimeters. This gradient is notably enhanced by the addition of K fertilizers, leading to a substantial portion of K becoming inaccessible to the root system. The optimal level of available K for the topsoil soils was found within an average range of 4 to 12.5 cm of soil depth. Consequently, K fertilization resulted in two main outcomes: (i) an excess of K in the upper soil layers, which increases the potential for K loss through surface erosion and runoff, and (ii) a limited migration of K towards the deeper soil layers until reaching the root growth zone. There is an urgent need to: (a) reaffirm the official recommendations of public agencies that the replacement of K exported by crops should be carried out in the furrow, along the sowing line, and as deep as possible; and (b) reconsider the diagnostic soil layer for assessing the status of K availability in soils under NT management.
On Equitable Colorings of Windmill Graphs
Authors: P Elumalai , A Parthiban 
Published: September 2024

Let G be an undirected simple graph. Graph coloring is a special case of labeling, and G is said to admit a proper coloring if no two neighbouring vertices of it are given the identical color. The vertices of identical color constitute a color class. A graph is p-colorable if it has a p-coloring. The chromatic number of G, denoted by χ(G), is the minimum p such that G is p-colorable. A graph G is equitably p-colorable if it has a p-coloring and the absolute difference in size between any two distinct color classes is at most 1. The equitable chromatic number of G, denoted by χ=(G), is the minimum p such that G is equitably p-colorable. The equitable chromatic threshold of G, denoted by , is the minimum p ′ such that G is equitably p-colorable for all p ≥ p ′ . A windmill graph Wnm consists of m copies of the complete graph Kn, with every vertex connected to a common vertex. In this paper, we give exact values of χ=(G) and when G is a windmill graph, bistar windmill graph, cycle windmill graph, and complete windmill graph.