bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An exploratory cross-cultural study of community-based health literacy interventions to promote the mental well-being of disadvantaged and disabled young Africans: a multi-method approach
Authors: Sharpe Darren , Rajabi Mohsen , Mesa Liliana Galicia , Hanafiah Ainul , Obuaku-Igwe Chinwe , Davidson Julia , Chileshe Katongo 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundThis study explores the impact of community-based health literacy interventions on the health and mental well-being of disadvantaged young Africans in Zambia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and South Africa. The pandemic has exacerbated mental health problems amongst children and young people, underscoring the urgent need for equitable access to mental healthcare resources. Emphasizing the importance of equitable access to mental healthcare resources, the research addresses educational and income disparities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly amongst young Africans with disabilities or vulnerabilities.MethodsThe study comprised 1,624 young Africans, of whom 1,592 were surveyed, while 191 later participated in in-depth interviews and focus groups. Additionally, 32 participants exclusively joined focus groups. Participants were recruited to complete the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS), WHO-5 Well-being Index, Pandemic Anxiety Scale (PAS), and Self-rating of Happiness, as well as semi-structured interviews or focus groups.ResultsThe findings highlight the significance of tailored health literacy interventions in addressing mental health challenges and promoting well-being in marginalized African communities. In the sample, 43.1% (686) reported to have at least a physical disability or serious health condition and 51.4% (818) had special educational needs (SENs). Mental health scores were significantly lower in participants with two or more physical disabilities and pre-existing mental health problems. Factors significantly associated with poor mental health included poor health literacy, physical disabilities, and pre-existing mental health problems. Four main themes were generated from the thematic analysis: early childhood trajectories and mental illness experiences; positionality, open communication, and mental illness experience; mental illness experience, emotional honesty, and social stratification; and spirituality, cultural beliefs, and mental illness experience.ConclusionThe study emphasizes the need for context-specific, culturally appropriate health literacy interventions to support the mental health and well-being of young Africans in LMICs. By focusing on the lived experiences of disadvantaged groups, the research contributes to a better understanding of effective strategies for promoting health literacy and addressing health inequalities in African communities during and after health emergencies.
Perceived quality of parent-child interaction in parents of autistic children: relationship with parental education level
Authors: Wang Feiying , Du Wenchong , Iao Lai-Sang 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionMost autism research was conducted in Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich and Democratic (WEIRD) countries. This study is the first to examine factors that were associated with perceived quality of parent-child interaction in non-WEIRD parents of autistic children.MethodsNinety-one Chinese parents of autistic children (82 females, 9 males) completed an online survey which involved two sections. The first section included demographics questions about the parent and the family, including age, gender, educational level, and household income. It also assessed parents’ perceived quality of parent-child interaction and their autistic traits. The second section included demographics questions about their autistic child, including age and gender, and assessed autistic traits and behavioural problems.ResultsParent’s education level was associated with and the only predictor of their perceived quality of parent-child interaction. The higher educational level in parents the higher quality of parent-child interaction was perceived by the parents.DiscussionThese findings underscored the significance of parents’ education level as a unique predictor of perceived parent-child interaction quality among Chinese parents of autistic children, providing implications to corresponding education and social policies in China and other non-WEIRD countries.
Investigating the implementation of a novel approach to alcohol screening and brief intervention in Mexico: a mixed-methods study using pseudo-patients
Authors: Fisher Deborah A. , Grube Joel W. , Lilliott-González Liz , Elias Marissa , Sturm Robert , Ringwalt Christopher L. , Miller Ted R. , Cardenas Vargas Elena , Achoki Tom , Rizzo Angela 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionLow- and middle-income countries bear disproportionate burdens from excessive alcohol consumption, yet have fewer resources to identify and intervene with risky drinkers. Low-cost screening and brief intervention (SBI) models offer a tool for addressing this health problem and reducing disparities.MethodsIn this mixed-methods study, trained pseudo-patients visited health clinics in Zacatecas, Mexico, where a novel SBI model was used with trained nonmedical health educators (HEs) conducting SBI in waiting areas. Pseudo-patients, who provided responses to the AUDIT-C screening items designed to trigger a brief intervention (BI), waited for HEs to engage them in an SBI encounter. Data on HEs’ behaviors, SBI components provided, and contextual characteristics were coded from audio recordings of the encounters using an SBI checklist and from pseudo-patient interviews.ResultsQuantitative analyses examined the consistency in pseudo-patients’ targeted AUDIT-C scores and those documented by HEs as well as the frequency of delivery of SBI components. Across 71 interactions, kappas between HEs’ scores and the targeted AUDIT-C scores ranged from 0.33 to 0.45 across AUDIT-C items; it was 0.16 for the total AUDIT-C. In 41% of interactions, the HEs recorded total AUDIT-C scores that accurately reflected the targeted scores, 45% were below, and 14% exceeded them. Analyses of checklist items and transcripts showed that HEs demonstrated desired interpersonal skills (attentive, empathetic, professional) and provided general information regarding risks and recommendations about reducing consumption. In contrast, personalized BI components (exploring pseudo-patients’ personal challenges and concerns about reducing drinking; making a plan) occurred much less frequently. Pseudo-patient interviews revealed contextual factors (noise, lack of privacy) that may have negatively affected SBI interactions.DiscussionUsing trained nonmedical persons to administer SBI holds promise to increase its reach. However, ongoing training and monitoring, prioritizing comprehensive BIs, eliminating contextual barriers, and electronic delivery of screening may help ensure high quality delivery.
Examining the measurement of severity of intimate partner violence and its association to mental health outcomes: a narrative synthesis
Authors: White Sarah , Bearne Lindsay , Sweeney Angela , Mantovani Nadia 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionThe aims of this synthesis were to investigate the relationship between IPV severity and mental health outcomes and shed light to gaps and limitations in existing methodologies used to assess IPV severity and its association with mental health outcomes.MethodsWe conducted a two-stage narrative synthesis of 76 studies. First, we identified IPV measures used in at least five studies, focusing on their variations and severity score calculation. Then, we analyzed findings of studies correlating IPV severity with mental health outcomes, identifying features of measures and statistical methods influencing result consistency.ResultsMeasures of intimate partner violence were often modified from their original, potentially impact on the reliability and validity of these measures. The operationalization of violence severity varied across studies, leading to inconsistencies in scoring whereby compromising the consistency of severity levels across studies. We found lack of consistency in applying validated methods for scoring instruments to determine abuse severity. In this review, we consistently found that the severity of IPV and its various subtypes were linked to different mental health outcomes across multiple studies. We discovered evidence suggesting that experiencing more types of IPV was associated with worse mental health outcomes. Generally, higher levels of overall IPV severity and its specific subtypes were correlated with poorer mental health outcomes. However, our analyses did not reveal consistent patterns that would allow for a definitive determination of how individual IPV subtypes differently affect mental health outcomes. Nevertheless, we observed that increasing severity of physical IPV tended to have a notable impact on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Conversely, increasing severity of psychological IPV was consistently associated with depression. While sexual IPV severity was explored in fewer studies, the evidence regarding its impact on various mental health outcomes was less conclusive.DiscussionTo achieve a comprehensive understanding of the mechanism by which IPV severity is related to mental health it may be time to take an alternative approach to measuring IPV severity. No IPV measures assessed the acceptability of the content to people who have experienced IPV. This is an important omission with significant consequences for the validity of the evidence base.
The impact of work–family conflict on occupational fatigue among endoscopy nurses in China: a moderated mediation model
Authors: Zeng Zhi , Zhou Sumei , Liu Meng , Xie Guiqiong , He Yazhi , Zhang Jiquan 
Published: October 2024

BackgroundEndoscopy nurses in China face significant work–family conflicts, where the clash between high work demands and family responsibilities markedly increases the risk of occupational fatigue. This not only affects the nurses’ physical and mental health and overall well-being, but also poses a threat to the quality of care and patient safety. This study, grounded in the Conservation of Resources theory, constructs a moderated mediation model to examine the mediating role of positive coping style in the relationship between work–family conflict and occupational fatigue among endoscopy nurses in China, as well as the moderating effect of perceived social support.MethodsA convenience sampling method was employed to select 315 endoscopy nurses from 25 tertiary hospitals across 14 provinces in China. A questionnaire survey was conducted using the Fatigue Assessment Instrument, the Work–Family Conflict Scale, the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, and the Perceived Social Support Scale. The moderated mediation model was validated using Stata16.0.ResultsOur findings reveal that work–family conflict is a significant predictor of occupational fatigue, with a negative impact on positive coping style. Positive coping style, in turn, is negatively associated with occupational fatigue. Furthermore, positive coping style partially mediates the relationship between work–family conflict and occupational fatigue, accounting for 35.52% of the total effect. Additionally, perceived social support mitigates the negative effects of work–family conflict on positive coping style and occupational fatigue.ConclusionThere exists a moderated mediation effect between work–family conflict and occupational fatigue among endoscopy nurses in China, wherein positive coping style serve as a mediating variable. Perceived social support mitigates the negative impact of work–family conflict on positive coping style, while enhancing the alleviating effect of positive coping style on occupational fatigue. Therefore, improving endoscopy nurses’ levels of perceived social support and coping strategies may help to prevent and alleviate the occurrence of occupational fatigue.
Oral health-related beliefs among a sample of pregnant women in Southwestern Ontario: a descriptive study
Authors: Kamalabadi Yasaman Mohammadi , Campbell M. Karen , Gratton Robert , Athanasakos Alexia , Haddad Myriam , Jessani Abbas 
Published: October 2024

IntroductionUnfavorable beliefs about oral health and dental treatment during pregnancy can lead to the avoidance of dental care and the underutilization of dental services, adversely affecting adherence to good oral hygiene practices and, consequently, the health of the fetus. This study investigated the commonly held oral health beliefs among pregnant women in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.MethodsParticipants were recruited from the Family Medicine Obstetrics Clinic in London, Ontario, Canada. Eligible participants were pregnant women aged 18 or older, excluding those unwilling to participate. Participants completed a 33-item self-administered questionnaire, including three open-ended questions about oral health beliefs and their impacts on pregnancy, which were analyzed for this study. Thematic analysis in NVivo identified key patterns, while analysis determined the most common beliefs and the degree of diversity in responses. Responses were categorized into sub-themes, and the frequency and percentage of each category were calculated.ResultsA total of 130 participants met the inclusion criteria. Among them, 40.7% (n = 46) believed that oral health impacts their child's health, 48.2% (n = 53) believed that dental treatment affects fetal health, and 64.4% (n = 76) believed that pregnancy influences their oral health. Many beliefs regarding oral health during pregnancy regarded infection risks. Participants held negative beliefs about the effects of antibiotics, analgesics, and dental x-rays during pregnancy. Common beliefs about the impacts of pregnancy on oral health included developing conditions, such as tooth sensitivity, caries, and gingivitis, as well as a loss of minerals to the fetus.ConclusionThis study revealed important misconceptions and concerns about oral health and dental treatment among pregnant women in Southwestern Ontario. The findings highlighted the need for enhanced oral health education for pregnant women to address these misconceptions and promote proper care during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to focus on dispelling myths, emphasizing the safety of necessary dental treatments, and reinforcing the significance of maintaining good oral health for maternal and fetal well-being.
Exploring the Potential of Fungal Biomass for Bisphenol A Removal in Aquatic Environments
Authors: Wlizło Kamila , Siwulski Marek , Kowalska-Krochmal Beata , Wiater Adrian 
Published: October 2024

Bisphenol A is a plastic component, which shows endocrine activity that is detrimental to humans and aquatic ecosystems. The elimination of BPA from the environment is one of the solutions for BPA contaminant management. Adsorption is a cost-effective, easy-to-use method generating low harmful byproducts; nevertheless, contaminant sorbent treatment is a challenge that still needs to be addressed. Fungal fruiting bodies biomass is rarely studied sorbent but is promising due to its high polysaccharide content and availability. Our preliminary studies showed BPA sorption (100 mg/L) by 50 cultivated and wild fungi. The cultivated species: Clitocybe maxima (82%), Pholiota nameko (77%), and Pleurotus columbinus (74%), and wild fungi Cantharellus cibarius (75%) and Lactarius deliciosus (72%) were the most efficient. The biomass was able to sorb BPA over a broad range of temperature and pH levels, with an optimum at 20 °C and pH 7. Although saturation of sorbents was rapid, the regeneration process using ethanol was effective and allowed to recover up to 75% of sorbents’ initial efficiency. A single use of 1 g of sorbent would allow the treatment of 8.86 to 10.1 m3 of wastewater effluent, 16.5 to 18.7 m3 of surface water, and 411 to 469 m3 of drinking water, assuming the concentrations of BPA reported in the literature.
МАЛОЕ ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСТВО В РОССИИ: ПРОБЛЕМЫ, ОСОБЕННОСТИ, ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: ЧЕРНАЯ О.А. , ДИМАКСЯН К.С. , БАСЛАНАЙ М.Ю. 
Published: October 2024

В данной статье поднимается особенности и проблемы развития малого предпринимательства в России. Несмотря на большой потенциал в развитии, малый бизнес сталкивается с многочисленными проблемами. Для наглядности представлена статистика малого предпринимательства в России, перечислены критерий, по которым малый бизнес определяется, а также представлены основные черты бизнеса, о его функциях, а также приведена статистика доли малого бизнеса по некоторым странам. Рассмотрены слабые стороны бизнеса, которые не способствуют увеличению капитала организации, а наоборот снижают. Приведены формы поддержки в начинаниях предпринимательской деятельности со стороны государства, благодаря которым с каждым годом увеличивается количество предпринимателей. Именно малый бизнес является ключевым фактором экономического роста страны.
This article raises the specifics and problems of small business development in Russia. Despite the great potential for development, small businesses face numerous challenges. For clarity, the statistics of small business in Russia are presented, the criteria by which small business is determined are listed, as well as the main features of the business, its functions, as well as statistics on the share of small businesses in some countries. The weaknesses of the business are considered, which do not contribute to an increase in the capital of the organization, but on the contrary reduce it. The forms of support in entrepreneurial endeavors from the state are given, thanks to which the number of entrepreneurs increases every year. It is small business that is a key factor in the country's economic growth.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАЗВИТИЯ МЕЖДУНАРОДНОГО БИЗНЕСА В СТРАНАХ АЗИИ
Authors: ТАКТАРОВА С.В. , БАРЕЕВА И.А. 
Published: October 2024

В статье исследованы особенности развития международного бизнеса в странах Азии. Проанализированы социально-экономические показатели, динамика экспорта и импорта Китая, Японии и Южной Кореи. Представлен аналитический обзор значимых бизнес-реформ стран. Полученные результаты позволили определить тенденции развития международного бизнеса в странах Азии в условиях внутренних и международных ограничений, потенциал и перспективы торговоэкономического сотрудничества стран Азии.
The article studies the features of the development of international business in Asian countries. The socio-economic indicators, dynamics of exports and imports of China, Japan and South Korea are analyzed. An analytical review of significant countries conducting business reforms is presented. The results obtained make it possible to determine trends in the development of international business in Asian countries in conditions of internal and international restrictions, the potential and prospects for trade and economic cooperation between Asian countries.
ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ ФАБРИКИ ПРОЕКТНОГО ФИНАНСИРОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ РОССИИ
Authors: ПОТАПОВ А.А. 
Published: October 2024

В статье представлен краткий обзор работы Фабрики проектного финансирования, с указанием достигнутых результатов за период существования программы. Было рассмотрено количество реализуемых инвестиционных проектов; количество проектов, находящихся на стадии рассмотрения; отраслевая структура проектов (одобренных и в рассмотрении). Также в рамках статьи было рассмотрено использование механизмов фабрики проектного финансирования и государственночастного партнерства с целью реализации проектов, несущих экономическую и социальную пользу для Российской Федерации.
The article provides a brief overview of the work of the Project Finance Factory, indicating the results achieved during the existence of the program. The number of investment projects being implemented was reviewed; the number of projects under consideration; the sectoral structure of projects (approved and under consideration). The article also considered the use of mechanisms of the project financing factory and public-private partnership in order to implement projects that bring economic and social benefits to the Russian Federation.
ОСНОВНЫЕ ТРЕНДЫ НА РЫНКЕ НЕФТЕСЕРВИСНЫХ УСЛУГ В РОССИИ
Authors: КОЛОСОВА О.Г. 
Published: October 2024

По результатам контент-анализа автором представлены особенности российского рынка нефтесервисных услуг: частичная зависимость от иностранных технологий, повышение сложности строительства скважин, неоднородность спроса на различные сервисы, тесное взаимодействие между основными рыночными сегментами. Цифровая трансформация обеспечивает рост эффективности деятельности компаний. Для реализации экспортного потенциала необходимо включить развитие нефтесервиса в новый нацпроект по энергетике.
Based on the results of the content analysis, the author presents the features of the Russian oilfield services market: partial dependence on foreign technologies, increased complexity of well construction, heterogeneity of demand for various services, close interaction between the main market segments. Digital transformation provides an increase in the efficiency of companies. To realize the export potential, it is necessary to include the development of an oilfield service in a new national energy project.
ОЦЕНКА ВЛИЯНИЯ САНКЦИЙ НА ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКУЮ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ ОБОРОННО-ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА РОССИИ И ПУТИ ИХ ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЯ
Authors: ШТЕФАН В.И. , ШТЕФАН Е.В. , ВОРОНОВ П.А. 
Published: October 2024

В статье рассматриваются основные функциональные проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются российские предприятия Оборонно-промышленного комплекса в условиях санкционного давления. Приводятся меры, позволяющие уменьшить негативное влияние сдерживающих факторов на эффективное функционирование отечественных предприятий. Аргументируются положения о необходимости достижения эффекта синергии от вхождения в состав крупных интегрированных структур, способных нивелировать внешние риски и угрозы. Обосновывается целесообразность использования «ручного управления» оборонной промышленностью в условиях кризиса.
The article examines the main functional problems faced by Russian enterprises of the militaryindustrial complex in the context of sanctions pressure. Measures are given to reduce the negative impact of constraints on the effective functioning of domestic enterprises. The provisions on the need to achieve a synergy effect from joining large integrated structures capable of mitigating external risks and threats are argued. The expediency of using «manual control» of the defense industry in a crisis is substantiated.