bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Gross Motor Family Report: Refinement and evaluation of psychometric properties
Authors: Magalhães Elton D. D. , Rosenbaum Peter , Wright Marilyn , Wright F. Virginia , Pritchard Lesley , Ayupe Kennea M. A. , de Campos Ana Carolina , Morais Rosane S. , Leite Hercules R. , Chagas Paula S. C. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimTo refine the Gross Motor Family Report (GM‐FR) using parents' input and to evaluate its psychometric properties.MethodIn this measurement study, 12 parents of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), aged 2 to 18 years, classified in all levels of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), were interviewed about their experience completing the GM‐FR (content validity). Parents' feedback was used to refine the measure which was then completed by 146 families to evaluate internal consistency, and discriminative and concurrent validity. Forty‐six parents completed the GM‐FR again, 7 to 30 days later, to evaluate test–retest reliability.ResultsGM‐FR scoring, pictures, descriptions, and the total number of items were revised based on parents' feedback. The GM‐FR version 2.0 demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.99), no floor/ceiling effects, and excellent test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.99). GM‐FR scores discriminated between GMFCS levels (p < 0.05) and were strongly negatively correlated with GMFCS level (r = −0.92; p < 0.001). GM‐FR scores correlated positively and strongly with the Gross Motor Function Measure‐66 (r = 0.94; p < 0.001) and the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory – Computer Adaptive Test mobility domain (r = 0.93; p < 0.001).InterpretationActive participation of families in the GM‐FR's development facilitated creation of a family‐friendly instrument. This study provides strong evidence of reliability and validity to support GM‐FR use in clinical practice and research for assessing gross motor performance of children and adolescents with CP.
The prognostic value of mean platelet volume in patients with coronary artery disease: An updated systematic review with meta‐analyses
Authors: Galimzhanov Akhmetzhan , Tun Han Naung , Sabitov Yersyn , Perone Francesco , Kursat Tigen Mustafa , Tenekecioglu Erhan , Mamas Mamas A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundMean platelet volume (MPV) is a widely available laboratory index, however its prognostic significance in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) is still unclear. We intended to investigate and pool the evidence on the prognostic utility of admission MPV in predicting clinical outcomes in patients with CAD.MethodsPubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were the major databases used for literature search. The risk of bias was assessed using the quality in prognostic factor studies. We used random‐effects pairwise analysis with the Knapp and Hartung approach supported further with permutation tests and prediction intervals (PIs).ResultsWe identified 52 studies with 47,066 patients. A meta‐analysis of nine studies with 14,864 patients demonstrated that one femtoliter increase in MPV values was associated with a rise of 29% in the risk of long‐term mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 1.29, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.22–1.37) in CAD as a whole. The results were further supported with PIs, permutation tests and leave‐one‐out sensitivity analyses. MPV also demonstrated its stable and significant prognostic utility in predicting long‐term mortality as a linear variable in patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and presented with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) (HR 1.29, 95% CI 1.20–1.39, and 1.29, 95% CI 1.19–1.39, respectively).ConclusionThe meta‐analysis found robust evidence on the link between admission MPV and the increased risk of long‐term mortality in patients with CAD patients, as well as in patients who underwent PCI and patients presented with ACS.
Cholinergic interneurons in the nucleus accumbens are a site of cellular convergence for corticotropin‐releasing factor and estrogen regulation in male and female mice
Authors: Olson Kendra L. , Ingebretson Anna E. , Vogiatzoglou Eleftheria , Mermelstein Paul G. , Lemos Julia C. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCholinergic interneurons (ChIs) act as master regulators of striatal output, finely tuning neurotransmission to control motivated behaviours. ChIs are a cellular target of many peptide and hormonal neuromodulators, including corticotropin‐releasing factor, opioids, insulin and leptin, which can influence an animal's behaviour by signalling stress, pleasure, pain and nutritional status. However, little is known about how sex hormones via estrogen receptors influence the function of these other neuromodulators. Here, we performed in situ hybridisation on mouse striatal tissue to characterise the effect of sex and sex hormones on choline acetyltransferase (Chat), estrogen receptor alpha (Esr1) and corticotropin‐releasing factor type 1 receptor (Crhr1) expression. Although we did not detect sex differences in ChAT protein levels in the dorsal striatum or nucleus accumbens, we found that female mice have more Chat mRNA‐expressing neurons than males in both the dorsal striatum and nucleus accumbens. At the population level, we observed a sexually dimorphic distribution of Esr1‐ and Crhr1‐expressing ChIs in the ventral striatum that was negatively correlated in intact females, which was abolished by ovariectomy and not present in males. Only in the NAc did we find a significant population of ChIs that co‐express Crhr1 and Esr1 in females and to a lesser extent in males. At the cellular level, Crhr1 and Esr1 transcript levels were negatively correlated only during the estrus phase in females, indicating that changes in sex hormone levels can modulate the interaction between Crhr1 and Esr1 mRNA levels.
Do banks adjust their capital when they face liquidity shortages? Evidence from U.S. commercial banks
Authors: Barry Thierno Amadou , Diabaté Alassane , Tarazi Amine 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe investigate how small and large banks behave when they face liquidity shortages. Our findings reveal that only small banks increase their capital ratios during episodes of liquidity shortages. They do so by downsizing but also by holding less risky assets and by reducing their lending. Furthermore, the increase in capital ratios is higher for small banks which are more reliant on market liquidity and small banks operating below their target capital ratio. On the whole, our findings show that small banks operate prudently whereas large banks are less concerned. Our work has strong implications for bank regulation and supervision.
Assessing Accuracy of ChatGPT on Addressing Helicobacter pylori Infection‐Related Questions: A National Survey and Comparative Study
Authors: Hu Yi , Lai Yongkang , Liao Foqiang , Shu Xu , Zhu Yin , Du Yi‐Qi , Lu Nong‐Hua ,   National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases (Shanghai)
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundChatGPT is a novel and online large‐scale language model used as a source providing up‐to‐date and useful health‐related knowledges to patients and clinicians. However, its performance on Helicobacter pylori infection‐related questions remain unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of ChatGPT's responses on H. pylori‐related questions compared with that of gastroenterologists during the same period.MethodsTwenty‐five H. pylori‐related questions from five domains: Indication, Diagnostics, Treatment, Gastric cancer and prevention, and Gut Microbiota were selected based on the Maastricht VI Consensus report. Each question was tested three times with ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGPT4. Two independent H. pylori experts assessed the responses from ChatGPT, with discrepancies resolved by a third reviewer. Simultaneously, a nationwide survey with the same questions was conducted among 1279 gastroenterologists and 154 medical students. The accuracy of responses from ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGPT4 was compared with that of gastroenterologists.ResultsOverall, both ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGPT4 demonstrated high accuracy, with median accuracy rates of 92% for each of the three responses, surpassing the accuracy of nationwide gastroenterologists (median: 80%) and equivalent to that of senior gastroenterologists. Compared with ChatGPT3.5, ChatGPT4 provided more concise responses with the same accuracy. ChatGPT3.5 performed well in the Indication, Treatment, and Gut Microbiota domains, whereas ChatGPT4 excelled in Diagnostics, Gastric cancer and prevention, and Gut Microbiota domains.ConclusionChatGPT exhibited high accuracy and reproducibility in addressing H. pylori‐related questions except the decision for H. pylori treatment, performing at the level of senior gastroenterologists and could serve as an auxiliary information tool for assisting patients and clinicians.
Finite element software for forming processes of glass containers
Authors: Martins Bruno 
Published: July 2024

AbstractA two‐dimensional (2D) axisymmetric numerical model, based on the finite element method, for glass containers forming processes is presented. Glass forming processes involve coupled thermomechanical phenomena in which heat transfer and viscous flow are dependent, as glass viscosity is highly dependent on temperature. During the overall process glass changes from a molten state to a solid state. Therefore, adequate cooling conditions must be set appropriately. From the numerical point of view, the modeling must be robust so as to adjust to the different sequenced stages. Remeshing techniques requiring adequate data transfer, as well as, different thermal and mechanical contact conditions between glass and molds must be taken into account. Also, effective treatment of the incompressible conditions associated with glass flow must be dealt with. The aim is to set the better process parameters so that the final containers have the required geometrical shape and thickness distribution. A numerical model was conducted addressing all these issues and a thickness distribution comparison with real industrial products was performed.
Emotional valence promotes free recall of foreign language words after video exposure
Authors: Arriagada‐Mödinger Francia , Ferreira Roberto A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe effect of emotional valence in word retrieval is well‐established in native languages, but findings in a foreign language remain inconsistent. This study investigated the impact of emotional valence on free word recall in English as a foreign language after video exposure. Participants were upper‐intermediate English speakers with Spanish as their mother tongue who watched eight emotionally valenced and four neutral videos, followed by an immediate free recall task and a delayed recall task after 2 weeks. Generalized linear mixed models showed that word valence influenced recall, with neutral words being less easily recalled than negative words, and a decline in recall between sessions. These findings support the Motivated Attention Account, which suggests that motivationally significant stimuli capture more attention than neutral stimuli, regardless of their polarity. Furthermore, the results align with previous evidence in native language research and some studies in foreign language contexts. This study highlights the robust effect of emotional valence on word recall at different time intervals, using authentic input with upper‐intermediate English speakers who have Spanish as their mother tongue and who learned English later in life.
Characterisation of aroma‐active compounds in wheat flour by molecular sensory science
Authors: Sun Huijuan , Wang Baosong , Gao Haina , Song Huanlu , Huang Xu , Qiang Wanli , Wang Xinyu , Zhang Ruixue , Li Yan 
Published: July 2024

SummaryFour different extraction methods were used to extract aroma compounds from flour. It was found that dynamic headspace sampling (DHS) was a better method for extracting aroma‐active compounds in flour. Hexanal, decanal, butanoic acid, 2,3‐pentanedione, 2‐acetyl‐1‐pyrrolinoline, and 3‐octen‐2‐one were found to be the important aroma‐active compounds in flour by olfaction (O) in two‐dimensional gas chromatography–olfactometry–mass spectrometry (GC×GC‐O‐MS). Dynamic headspace dilution analysis (DHDA), odour activity value (OAV), recombination and omission experiment further verified that these compounds can roughly simulate the overall aroma profile of flour. In this study, we determined the aroma‐active compounds in flour by molecular sensory science to improve the sensory preference of flour and enhance the quality of flour aroma, which will provide analytical ideas for future research on flour aroma and improve the production process.
Radio frequency regulates the multi‐scale structure and functional properties of starch from different genotypes of corn
Authors: Ren Liuyang , Zheng Zhaohui , Yang Pei , Fu Hanyu , Xu Jingshen , Xie Weijun , Yang Deyong 
Published: July 2024

SummaryThe purpose of this study was to investigate the multi‐scale structures, thermal, pasting, and textural properties of starch from different genotypes (dent and flint) of corn with varying moisture content (MC) (0.20, 0.25, and 0.30 kg kg−1 in dry basis) following radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields. As the MC increased, the amylose content in dent and flint corn starch rose from 14.60% to 19.70% and 14.80% to 24.63%, respectively, after the hot air (HA)‐RF treatment. With the increase in MC, the enhancement of starch–protein interaction and the change in starch molecule structure caused decreases in the crystallinity, short–range order structure, and enthalpy, while there were increases in the gelatinisation temperature, pasting viscosity, and textural properties of starch. The results showed that the RF treatment is an effective method for improving the processing performance of starch. Our data provide a foundation to expand the application of radio frequency in the food industry.
Right‐wing authoritarianism, social dominance orientation, and attitudes toward peace and war: The role of symbolic and realistic threat
Authors: Voca Shpend , Telaku Naim , Van Assche Jasper 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn postconflict Kosovo and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, we investigated the relationships of right‐wing authoritarianism (RWA), social dominance orientation (SDO), symbolic and realistic threat with attitudes toward peace and war. We also examined the mediating role of symbolic and realistic threat in the links between RWA, SDO, and attitudes toward peace and war. In Study 1, we focused on Kosovo Albanians (N = 415) and their relationship with Serbs, and in Study 2, we focused on the relationship between Russians (N = 132) and Ukrainians (N = 102). In both studies, we found that SDO was negatively associated with positive attitudes toward peace and positively with positive attitudes toward war. RWA was positively associated with positive attitudes toward war in Study 1. Symbolic threat was negatively related to positive attitudes toward peace, and realistic threat was positively related to positive attitudes toward war in both studies. The relationship between RWA and attitudes toward peace was mediated by symbolic threat, and the relationship between RWA and attitudes toward war was mediated by realistic threat. These findings attest to the negative role of RWA, SDO, symbolic and realistic threat on attitudes toward peace and war in conflict‐related contexts. We discuss potential implications for interventions that challenge negative attitudes toward peace and positive attitudes toward war in (former) adversary groups.
Clinical presentation and genetic characterization of early‐onset atrial fibrillation in patients affected by long QT syndrome: A single‐center experience
Authors: Sarubbi Berardo , Ciriello Giovanni Domenico , Barretta Ferdinando , Sorice Davide , Orlando Antonio , Correra Anna , Colonna Diego , Uomo Fabiana , Mazzaccara Cristina , D'Argenio Valeria , Romeo Emanuele , Frisso Giulia 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIntroductionEarly‐onset atrial fibrillation (AF) has already been observed in approximately 2% of patients with genetically proven long QT syndrome (LQTS). This frequency is higher than population‐based estimates of early‐onset AF. However, the concomitant expression of AF in LQTS is likely underestimated. The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical presentation, genetic background, and outcomes of a cohort of patients with LQTS and early‐onset AF referred to a single tertiary center.MethodsTwenty‐seven patients diagnosed with congenital LQTS were included in the study based on the documentation of early‐onset (age ≤50 years) clinical or subclinical AF episodes in all available medical records, including standard electrocardiograms, wearable monitor or cardiac implantable electronic devices.ResultsSeventeen patients experienced clinical AF during the follow‐up period. Subclinical AF was detected in 10 patients through insertable or wearable cardiac monitors. In our series, the mean heart rate during AF episodes was found to be relatively low despite the patients' young age and the low or minimal effective doses of beta‐blockers used for QTc interval control. All patients exhibiting LQTS and early‐onset AF were genotype positive, carrying mutations in the KCNQ1 (66%), KCNH2, KCNE1, and SCN5A genes. Notably, most of these patients carried the same p.(R231C) mutation in the KCNQ1 gene (59%) and were from the same families, suggesting concurrent expression of familial AF and LQTS.ConclusionLQTS patients are prone to developing clinical and subclinical AF, even at a younger age. The occurrence of early‐onset AF in the LQTS population could be more frequent than previously assumed. AF should be considered as a potential dysrhythmia related to LQTS. Our study emphasizes the importance of carefully researching clinical and/or subclinical episodes of AF through strict heart rhythm monitoring in the LQTS population.
Incidence and economics of transvenous ICD lead complications: Implications for tricuspid valve function and interventions
Authors: Mason Pamela K. , Schloss Edward J. , Holbrook Reece , Chiddarwar Tanvi , Zhou Jiani , Crossley George H. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundImplantable cardioverter‐defibrillators are used globally and are reliable, but complications related to transvenous leads remain a concern. Evidence related to the incidence and costs of those complications is heterogeneous with respect to scope and healthcare system. This analysis aims to create estimates of the incidence and costs of tricuspid valve (TV) complications, lead failures, and lead extractions from a single large real‐world data set.Methods and ResultsThis retrospective longitudinal cohort study used the deidentified Medicare Fee for Service administrative claims database. A total of 116 036 patients with de novo transvenous ICD implant were analyzed. Mean hospital costs were $26 903 for tricuspid valve complications, $20 851 for lead failures, and $22 278 for lead extractions.ConclusionsTransvenous ICD lead complications incur significant costs to patients, hospitals, and payers when they occur. Advancements in lead technology that reduce these complications could bring significant clinical and economic value.
A systematic review on the emergence of terbinafine‐resistant Trichophyton indotineae in Europe: Time to act?
Authors: Ferreira Carolina B. , Lisboa Carmen 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThere is a recent growing global concern regarding the rise in antifungal resistance of dermatophytosis. The emergence of terbinafine‐resistant Trichophyton indotineae (T. indotineae), previously known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VIII, is particularly alarming given that terbinafine is considered the treatment of choice for dermatophyte infections and the limited number of available antimycotics. This strain surfaced in the Indian subcontinent in the mid‐2010s and more recently there have been reports of its arrival in Europe.ObjectiveThe objective of this review is to document the presence of terbinafine‐resistant T. indotineae in Europe with the aim to guide antifungal stewardship and ultimately prevent the spread of resistance.MethodsThis study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases.ResultsWe extracted information from 16 studies published between 2019 and 2023 that described a total of 63 cases of antifungal‐resistant dermatophytosis caused by T. indotineae in Europe. Antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST) revealed a wide range of terbinafine minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), varying from 0.014 to ≥16 μg/mL. However, these values are hard to interpret due to variations among used methodologies as well as the lack of clinical breakpoints. In all cases included in this study, elevated terbinafine MICs were associated with mutations in the squalene epoxidase (SQLE) gene. Itraconazole was the most frequently used alternative to terbinafine in this study and complete remission of tinea lesions after treatment switch was shown. Nevertheless, relapse rates are concerningly high.ConclusionsWe propose the implementation of surveillance programmes for a fast identification through sequencing of T. indotineae (and SQLE mutations) and standardization of procedures for AFST to facilitate the establishment of clinical breakpoints and enable guidance on the appropriate use of antifungals.
The first record of ants as potential pollinators of a Neotropical tree species (Lomatia hirsuta Diels ex J.F.Macbr., Proteaceae)
Authors: Pereyra Mariana , Probst Rodolfo S. , Cocucci Andrea A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe provide evidence that Camponotus chilensis (Spinola) visit flowers of the Radal tree (Lomatia hirsuta Diels ex J.F.Macbr.), possibly acting as pollinators of this important tree of the Proteaceae family in the Andean Patagonian forests of Argentina. We found several ant workers transporting pollen from different trees during the blooming season. Pollen transported by workers varied in amount, with some individuals observed fully coated with pollen grains. This note constitutes the first observation of ant activity on the flowers of this plant species and also the first potential example of a tree pollinated by ants in the Neotropics. This note highlights the importance of natural history data in the emergent study field of ant‐pollination.