bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Health literacy pedagogies and assessment embedded in a school-based health education program
Authors: Ormes Emily G. , Peralta Louisa R. , Marvell Claire L. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractStudies have focused on the development of teachers’ Health Literacy (HL) pedagogies but have yet to focus on building teachers’ assessment capacity. The aims of this research study were three-fold: 1) professionally develop teachers to enhance the HL planned in a Health and Physical Education (HPE) program and assessment task; 2) validate a previously developed curricular model of HL assessment (rubric) using student work samples; 3) measure students HL learning using an adaptation of the validated rubric. Researchers used a descriptive single school case study, using a mixed methods approach in an Independent, coeducational early learning, primary and secondary day school in Sydney, Australia to work closely with participants to review the pedagogical knowledge, learning activities and assessment within a HPE program using Nutbeam’s three level HL hierarchy. Using Messick’s six aspects of construct validity testing of the rubric was completed using 20 sample assessment tasks, as well as receiving feedback on the adaptability and feasibility of the rubric. The validated rubric was then adapted to the assessment task to measure students’ HL. Results demonstrated that professional development had a positive impact on the development of planned HL pedagogies as shown by a 17% increase in planned critical HL learning activities. Findings suggest that the validated rubric is a feasible and adaptable tool that teachers can use to measure students’ HL. This is the first study to validate a curricular model of measuring HL. Future research needs to develop teachers’ HL capabilities and assessment literacy.
Unveiling the Dynamics and Sustainability of the Nubian Aquifer System in El-Marashda, Egypt Through Geophysical, and Hydrogeochemical Investigations
Authors: Basheer Alhussein Adham , Ahmed Alaa , Kotb Adel Diab Mohammed 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This research investigates the geophysical, hydrogeochemical, and geological characteristics of the Nubian Aquifer System in the El-Marashda area, located beneath the Eastern Sahara Desert in northeastern Africa. The primary objective is identifying the aquifer geometry, assessing groundwater quality, and evaluating environmental pollution levels. A Magnetotelluric survey was employed to examine the subsurface geological composition and electrical resistivity characteristics of the aquifer system. The study revealed a freshwater-saturated Nubian Sandstone layer at depths between 986 and 1009 m with resistivity values of 101 to 182 Ohm.m, indicating a substantial and potentially sustainable groundwater resource. Overlying limestone and Marly Limestone layers influence the aquifer’s permeability and storage capacity. The chemical analysis of water from three wells showed suitability for drinking and irrigation, with no sodium and magnesium levels hazards. The Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) and Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (HEI) indicated low to medium contamination, posing potential environmental health risks. Human health risk assessments using USEPA methodology found acceptable non-carcinogenic risks, with Hazard Quotients (HQs) for heavy metals below 1 and a negligible Hazard Index (HI). The comprehensive investigation underscores the potential for sustainable groundwater utilization in El-Marashda. It highlights the aquifer’s suitability for irrigation, with low contamination levels and minimal health risks. These findings provide a foundation for informed and sustainable water resource management, environmental protection, and resilient infrastructure development in the region. The methodologies and results align with global standards, demonstrating their applicability in globally diverse geological contexts. This research contributes valuable baseline data for future studies and monitoring efforts, whether at local or global sites, emphasizing the importance of continued investigation to ensure sustainable groundwater management.
The effect of pre-operative exercise training on post-operative cognitive function: a systematic review
Authors: Ekici Hatice S. , Collins Jemima , Kafadar Aysegul H. , Yildirim Mehmet C. , Phillips Bethan E. , Gordon Adam L. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Background
With population aging and advances in surgical and anesthetic procedures, the incidence of surgery in patients over the age of 65 years is increasing. One post-operative complication often encountered by older surgical patients is post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Preoperative exercise training can improve the overall physiological resilience of older surgical patients, yet its impact on post-operative cognition is less well-established.

Methods
Six databases (Medline (OVID); EMBASE (OVID); EMCARE (OVID); CINAHL (EBSCOHost), the Cochrane Library, and PubMed) were searched for studies reporting the effect of pre-operative physical training on post-operative cognition. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Mixed Methods Assessment Tool.

Results
A total of 3983 studies were initially identified, three of which met the inclusion criteria for this review. Two studies were pilot randomized trials, and one was a prospective randomized trial. Two of the studies were high-quality. Each study used a different type of physical exercise and cognition assessment tool. Across the studies, post-operative cognition (p = 0.005) and attention (p = 0.04) were found to be better in the intervention groups compared to control, with one study reporting no difference between the groups.

Conclusion
Preoperative physical training may improve post-operative cognitive function, although more research with a consistent endpoint is required. Future studies should focus on patients at high risk of POCD, such as older adults, and explore the impact of different exercise regimes, including frequency, intensity, time, and type.
Cowpea leaf and pod spots caused by Periconia igniaria and their potential control using biosynthesized zinc oxide and magnesium oxide nanoparticles
Authors: Abdel-Samad Faten H. Y. , Huang Qi , Abdel-Latif Marzouk R. , Shehata Zekry A. , Armanyous Hanaa A. H. , Ahmad Abdelmonim Ali 
Published: August 2024

AbstractCowpea is subject to attacks by a wide range of plant pathogens including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. In this study, a field survey was conducted in cowpea growing regions of El-Minya Governorate of Egypt including Minya, Beni Mazar and Maghagha districts for leaf and pod spot disease. Our results revealed that the disease was present in all surveyed fields with the highest disease incidence and severity found in Minya District. For the first time in Egypt, the causal agent of the disease was determined to be Periconia igniaria based on morphology of the fungal isolates, internal transcribed spacer sequence homology to a P. igniaria strain, and fulfillment of Koch’s postulates. To explore control measures, zinc oxide (ZnO) and magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized biologically using green coffee extract. Both NPs were characterized, and their formulations confirmed using scanning electron microscopy and the energy spectrum dispersion analysis. The biosynthesized ZnO- and MgO-NPs were demonstrated to have antifungal activity against in vitro mycelium growth of P. igniaria at all tested concentrations from 25 to 200 ppm, and ZnO NPs were more effective than MgO NPs at the same concentration. When 100 ppm of ZnO NPs was tested in planta, it significantly reduced disease incidence and severity in detached cowpea leaves and pods under laboratory conditions, and in cowpea plants under greenhouse conditions. Our results demonstrated that the biosynthesized ZnO NPs have great potential to be developed into an effective and eco-friendly control method against cowpea disease caused by P. igniaria.
Friedrichs and Kreĭn type extensions in terms of representing maps
Authors: Hassi S. , de Snoo H. S. V. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractA semibounded operator or relation S in a Hilbert space with lower bound $$\gamma \in {{\mathbb {R}}}$$

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, the weak Friedrichs extension of S, and a selfadjoint extension $$S_{\textrm{F}}$$

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, the Friedrichs extension of S, that satisfy $$S \subset S_{\textrm{f}} \subset S_\textrm{F}$$

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. The Friedrichs extension $$S_{\textrm{F}}$$

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and it is the largest semibounded selfadjoint extension of S. Likewise, for each $$c \le \gamma $$

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, the relation S has a weak Kreĭn type extension $$S_{\textrm{k},c}=S \, \widehat{+} \,(\mathrm{ker\,}(S^*-c) \times \{0\})$$

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. The Kreĭn type extension $$S_{\textrm{K},c}$$

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that is associated with S; the representing map for the form $${{\mathfrak {t}}}(S)-c$$

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Evaluating the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities associated with pediatric scoliosis utilizing ResearchMatch
Authors: Chen Jeffrey W. , Koester Stefan W. , Liles Campbell , Gannon Stephen , Bonfield Christopher M. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The goal of this study is to characterize the self-reported prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities among patients with adolescent scoliosis.

Methods
Eligible patients across the US were surveyed using ResearchMatch, a validated online platform. The survey collected patient demographics, type of scoliosis, scoliosis treatment received, and the mental health diagnoses and interventions.

Results
Nearly all (98%) of the 162 respondents were patients themselves, the remainder of which were parents. The majority of whom were female (93%), Caucasian (85%), and diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis (63%). The median age of diagnosis was 13 (IQR 11–18). Most respondents had mild to moderate scoliosis (65%), and 17% received surgical treatment. 76 of 158 (48%) responded that scoliosis affected their overall mental health, and 92 (58%) had received a mental health diagnosis-76% were diagnosed after their scoliosis diagnosis. Of the 92 with mental health diagnoses, the most common diagnoses were clinical depression (83%), anxiety (71%), negative body image (62%). Over 80% of patients received medical treatment or therapy. Of those with depression, 38.4% received counseling and 45.2% received medication. 52% of the respondents also had immediate family members with mental health diagnoses, with siblings (48%) having the highest proportion.

Conclusion
According to the CDC, the prevalence of US teenagers with diagnosed depression was found to be 3.9% and anxiety disorder to be 4.7%, notably higher among adolescent girls. In this national sample, over half of adolescent scoliosis patients report psychiatric comorbidity, often diagnosed years later. The most prevalent psychiatric condition is depression, anxiety, and body-image disturbances. These findings highlight the importance of awareness of the psychiatric impact of adolescent scoliosis, and importance of screening and treatment of comorbid mental health conditions.

Level of evidence
IV.
O2-H2O2 high-efficient co-oxidation of carbohydrate biomass to formic acid via Co3O4/C nanocatalyst
Authors: Chen Yujie , Yang Yang , Liu Xu , Jin Fangming 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe conversion of biomass to chemicals/fuels has emerged as a valuable solution that offers both environmental and economic benefits, with the transformation of carbohydrate into formic acid garnering escalating scholar interest. However, the relative limited efficiency of catalyzed-oxidation or expensive cost of H2O2 and alkali in wet hydrothermal oxidation impose limitations on industrialization. This paper proposed a new idea for formic acid production by O2-H2O2 co-oxidation of carbohydrate. A two-step reaction method was developed, where the initial step is engineered to regulate the carbon chain cleavage of carbohydrates to augment the production of active intermediate. Oxygen was employed in the subsequent step as effective oxidant through free radical mechanism, resulting in a formic acid yield of 82.6%. Theoretical calculation, intermediates detection and real time EPR confirmed the reaction mechanism. Finally, the universality of the reaction was verified by using disaccharides and polysaccharides such as cellulose as substrates.
Auto-Correlation and Channel Attention Enhanced Deep Graph Convolution Networks for Gait Phase Prediction Based on Multi-IMU System
Authors: Yan Jianjun , Xu Yingjia , Yang Zhihao , Jin Li , Jiang Jinlin , Lin Yue , Xiong Weixiang 
Published: August 2024

AbstractGait phase prediction is important in controlling assistive robotic devices such as exoskeletons, where the control unit must differentiate between gait phases to provide the necessary assistance when the user is wearing the exoskeleton. To achieve the objective of precisely identifying the gait phase of users for the accurate control of the exoskeleton, this study proposes Auto-Correlation and Channel Attention enhanced Deep Graph Convolutional Networks (ACCA-DGCN) for gait phase prediction, and a gait phase prediction model based on multiple inertial measurement units (IMUs) and skeleton graph was established, in order to fully utilize the dependency among joints, and enhance accuracy and reliability of gait phase prediction. First, a human lower limb gait data acquisition equipment was developed, and the gait data of human walking were collected. The skeleton graph of the human lower limb was constructed through the natural connection relationship of joints in the human skeleton. After that, the ACCA-DGCN-based gait phase prediction model was constructed by using the gait data of human walking. Auto-Correlation (AC) and Efficient Channel Attention (ECA) were introduced to effectively capture periodic features of gait data and focus on the channels with high contributions to gait phase prediction. Finally, the effect of the window size on the performance of the ACCA-DGCN model was explored, and the proposed algorithm was compared with the other five deep learning algorithms: CNN, RNN, TCN, LSTM, and DGCN. The experimental results show that the average accuracy of gait phase prediction model based on ACCA-DGCN reaches up to 92.26% and 97.21% in user-independent and user-dependent experiments, respectively, which is superior to the other five algorithms. This study provides a new method for gait phase prediction, which is useful for improving the control of exoskeleton robots.
Transparency materialised: how registers can regulate access to documents?
Authors: Heikkonen Sofia 
Published: August 2024

AbstractProactive transparency in the form of electronic provision of documents is required by law in the EU. It has long been acknowledged in law and technology studies that digital technology can have legal consequences when implemented to perform a legal function. Consequently, the technological design of document registers has the ability to limit as well as enhance access to documents. When technology can have such regulatory powers, incorporating it into a legal function requires closer attention as to how or why it is so. This article will provide a close analysis of the European Commission’s main Register of Documents (RegDoc) to study the implications of technological design for access to documents. Transparency is approached through a procedural view, highlighting its mechanisms. The article uses a HCI based walkthrough method for the case-study artefact critique of the RegDoc. The main findings suggest that there are two specific affordances of the RegDoc that limit access, especially for users who do not have pre-existing knowledge of the documents they are searching for. These affordances are, first, the scope of the dataset and, second, searchability. Overall, designing technology for legally relevant functions should take into account the wider legal framework that the technology aims to cater for. Attention should be paid to the affordances that can make a legal difference in a technology created to perform a legally relevant task.
Origin of Basaltic Subplinian Eruption at Shishaldin Volcano (Alaska): A Vigorously Degassing Magma Reservoir Hosting Small Bubbles
Authors: Vergniolle S. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe 1999 basaltic eruption of Shishaldin volcano (Alaska) displayed a transition between Subplinian and Strombolian activity. Strombolian bubbles indicate the presence of a periodically unstable foam at the top of magma reservoir. In contrast, a long foam, whose rupture led to the eruptive column, was also able to collect in the conduit. Laboratory experiments show that long foams can be produced in a conduit by the spreading of a stable foam accumulated at the top of the reservoir. The existence of a Taylor bubble at the onset of the Subplinian phase, also reproduced by my laboratory experiments, suggests that the foam in the reservoir was just at the transition between stable and unstable. This constrains the bubble diameter prior to the Subplinian phase to be 0.034–0.038 mm when using the foam dimensionless analysis and the underlying gas flux (0.52–0.80 m3/s). The increase in bubble diameter and potentially gas flux prior to the Strombolian activity, 0.81–1.4 m3/s, is sufficient to explain the foam in transition to be unstable. The radius of the magma reservoir is small, 200–210 m, as expected. The bubble diameter is the smallest of those estimated for classical basaltic eruptions (Etna, Kı̄lauea, Erta 'Ale), while the gas flux is among the largest. A dilute suspension of small and isolated bubbles cannot explain the large gas flux at Shishaldin. This implies numerous bubbles with a gas volume fraction ≥0.63−2%, a regime for which the bubbles form bubble clusters. The diameter of these bubble clusters, 3.0–5.4 mm, is sufficient to explain large gas fluxes.
Precipitation Over a Wide Range of Climates Simulated With Comprehensive GCMs
Authors: Bonan David B. , Schneider Tapio , Zhu Jiang 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIdealized general circulation models (GCMs) suggest global‐mean precipitation ceases to increase with warming in hot climates because evaporation is limited by the available solar radiation at the surface. We investigate the extent to which this generalizes in comprehensive GCMs. We find that in the Community Atmosphere Model, global‐mean precipitation increases approximately linearly with global‐mean surface temperatures up to about 330 K, where it peaks at 5 mm day−1. Beyond 330 K, global‐mean precipitation decreases substantially despite increasing surface temperatures because of increased atmospheric shortwave absorption by water vapor, which decreases the shortwave radiation available for evaporation at the surface. Precipitation decreases in the tropics and subtropics but continues to increase in the extratropics because of continuously strengthening poleward moisture transport. Precipitable water increases everywhere, resulting in longer water‐vapor residence times and implying more episodic precipitation. Other GCMs indicate global‐mean precipitation might exhibit a smaller maximum rate and begin to decrease at lower surface temperatures.
Vertical Crustal Deformation Due To Viscoelastic Earthquake Cycles at Subduction Zones: Implications for Nankai and Cascadia
Authors: Li Shaoyang , Chen Ling 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDespite significant progress in studying subduction earthquake cycles, the vertical deformation is still not well understood. Here, we use a generic viscoelastic earthquake‐cycle model that has recently been validated by horizontal observations to explore the dynamics of vertical earthquake‐cycle deformation. Conditioned on two dimensionless parameters (i.e., the ratio of earthquake recurrence interval T to mantle Maxwell relaxation time tM (T/tM) and the ratio of downdip seismogenic depth D to elastic upper‐plate thickness Hc (D/Hc)), the modeled viscoelastic deformation exhibits significant spatiotemporal deviations from the simple time‐independent elastic solution. Caution thus should be exercised in interpreting fault kinematics with vertical observations if ignoring Earth's viscoelasticity. By systematically exploring these two parameters, we further investigate three metrics that characterize the predicted vertical deformation: the coastal pivot line (CPL), the uplift zone (UZ) landward above the downdip seismogenic extent, and the secondary subsidence zone (SSZ) in the back‐arc region. We find that these metrics can all be time‐dependent, subject to D/Hc and T/tM. The CPL location and the UZ width are mainly controlled by D/Hc and T/tM, respectively. The presence of the SSZ is prevalent during the interseismic phase due to viscous mantle flow driven by ongoing plate convergence. Contemporary vertical deformation in Nankai and Cascadia is largely consistent with the model predictions and features differences mainly related to contrasting D/Hc values in the two margins. These findings suggest that vertical crustal deformation bears fruitful information about subduction‐zone dynamics and is potentially useful for inversions of key subduction‐zone parameters, deserving properly designed monitoring.
Evolution of Light Absorption Enhancement of Black Carbon Aerosols From Biomass Burning in Atmospheric Photochemical Aging
Authors: Fu Xuewei , Li Xinyi , Zhang Fang , Ren Zhuoyue , Ge Aoqi , Zhang Xiangyu , Fang Zheng , Song Wei , Deng Wei , Zhang Yanli , Rudich Yinon , Wang Xinming 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe light absorption enhancement (Eabs) of black carbon (BC) coated with non‐BC materials is crucial in the assessment of radiative forcing, yet its evolution during photochemical aging of plumes from biomass burning, the globe's largest source of BC, remains poorly understood. In this study, plumes from open burning of corn straw were introduced into a smog chamber to explore the evolution of Eabs during photochemical aging. The light absorption of BC was measured with and without coating materials by using a thermodenuder, while the size distributions of aerosols and composition of BC coating materials were also monitored. Eabs was found to increase initially, and then decrease with an overall downward trend. The lensing effect dominated in Eabs at 520 nm, with an estimated contribution percentages of 47.5%–94.5%, which is far greater than light absorption of coated brown carbon (BrC). The effects of thickening and chemical composition changes of the coating materials on Eabs were evaluated through comparing measured Eabs with that calculated by the Mie theory. After OH exposure of 1 × 1010 molecules cm−3 s, the thickening of coating materials led to an Eabs increase by 3.2% ± 1.6%, while the chemical composition changes or photobleaching induced an Eabs decrease by 4.7% ± 0.6%. Simple forcing estimates indicate that coated BC aerosols exhibit warming effects that were reduced after aging. The oxidation of light‐absorbing CxHy compounds, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), to CxHyO and CxHyO>1 compounds in coating materials may be responsible for the photobleaching of coated BrC.