bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Matlab scripts for "An Automated On-the-Go Unloading System Reduces Harvest Operator Stress Relative to Manual Operation"
Authors: Burgers Travis 
Published: August 2024

<p> **Script information**</p>
<p>-EDAwristband.m</p>
<p>-importEDAfile.m</p>
<p>-run_automated_EDAQA.m</p>
<p>These files are used to take raw data from an Empatica E4 wristband and calculate stressful events. See also Burgers and Vanderwerff (2022).</p>
<p>EDAwristband.m is the main processing script. File names and processing inputs need to be input in the first section. It outputs a .csv file with information about stressful events.</p>
<p>importEDAfile.m is a function EDAwristband.m calls to import the data .csv files</p>
<p>run_automated_EDAQA.m is a function EDAwristband.m calls to process the EDA data and assess the quality of the data. See Kleckner et al., 2017 for more details.</p>
<p>**Dataset information**</p>
<p>-A03CE6EDA20231018.csv</p>
<p>-A036A2EDA2023101916.csv</p>
<p>These are example raw EDA data files from the Empatica E4 wristband. </p>
<p>The data includes information about the time and EDA measurements. </p>
<p>**Dataset information**</p>
<p>-A03CE6EDA20231018p.csv</p>
<p>-A036A2EDA2023101916p.csv</p>
<p>These are example outputs of processed EDA from the two input csv files. </p>
<p>The table includes the following variables:</p>
<p>wristband ID, time of event, EDA and filtered EDA values, invalid points, valley, peak, stressful event magnitude (uS), stressful event duration (s), area under curve of stressful event (uS-s)</p>
Broadband laser output by application of stimulated rotational Raman scattering during high-intensity propagation of laser pulses with modified spectral profiles
Authors: Kehne David , Weaver James , Lehmberg Robert , Wolford Matthew , Obenschain Stephen 
Published: August 2024

Research at the Naval Research Laboratory pursues advanced laser
technologies that can mitigate laser
plasma instabilities (LPI) in
applications such as inertial confinement fusion. Increased laser
bandwidth is currently being developed as a strategy to suppress LPI.
In particular, stimulated rotational Raman scattering (SRRS) has
been demonstrated using the
Nike krypton fluoride (KrF) laser facility as a viable method for
enhancing bandwidth. The technique is applicable to other large laser
facilities. Through a combination of high-intensity propagation and
optimization of the laser spectrum in the low-energy stages of the
laser, the output spectrum of Nike has been broadened with SRRS from
its standard operating value of 1 THz full width at half-maximum
(FWHM) bandwidth to span a range greater than 4.5 THz. This amount of
bandwidth has been shown in simulations to be effective for mitigation
of slow-growth laser plasma instabilities, such as cross-beam energy
transport (CBET).
Numerical simulation and experiments of nano-second pulsed laser cleaning titanium alloy oxide film
Authors: Li Zhichao , Yun Qingwen , Mao Yingkun , Wang Zhaolin , Mi Nan , Chen Jing , Jia Ziqi , Yang Sana , Hao Gangning , Zhang Donghe , Xu Jie 
Published: August 2024

Nanosecond pulse laser cleaning is a highly promising cleaner technology. A finite element model (FEM) was established by introducing ablation heat flux. The surface temperature of oxide film first rises and then decreases, as well as the oxide film removal depth; both are completed within an extreme time (about 5 µm) during a single laser pulse loading. The oxide film removal depth increases in a step manner as the laser pulse numbers increase. The surface oxide film can be removed with a laser fluence of 3.82−6.37J/cm2. When the laser fluence is 1.27J/cm2, the surface temperature reaches the oxide film melting point, and the oxide film melts. The laser fluence accumulates severely, and the substrate is damaged with 8.92J/cm2. The laser cleaning experimental quantity is simplified by introducing the laser fluence and spot overlap rate as experimental variables. By analyzing the material's morphology before and after laser cleaning, the cleaning and damage thresholds of nanosecond laser cleaning titanium alloy oxide film were defined, and then the laser cleaning process window was also determined. The FEM results are consistent with the experiment results by comparing and analyzing. The FEM has important application prospects in laser cleaning titanium oxide film technology.
Leprosy and lymphatic filariasis-related disability and psychosocial burden in northern Mozambique
Authors: van Wijk Robin , Raimundo Litos , Nicala Domingos , Stakteas Yuki , Cumbane Adelaide , Muquingue Humberto , Cliff Julie , van Brakel Wim , Muloliwa Artur Manuel 
Published: August 2024

Introduction
Leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are among the most disabling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect the citizens of Mozambique, especially in the Northern provinces. The irreversible impairments caused by these NTDs often lead to psychosocial consequences, including poor mental wellbeing, stigma and reduced social participation. Limited data on these consequences are available for Mozambique, which are urgently needed to better understand the true disease burden and support advocacy for scaling up interventions.

Methods
A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted. Mental distress was assessed with the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20), participation restriction was assessed with the Participation Scale Short (PSS) and perceived stigma was assessed with the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue affected persons stigma scale (EMIC-AP). Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with persons affected by leprosy or LF.

Results
In total, 127 persons affected by leprosy and 184 persons affected by LF were included in the quantitative portion of the study. For the qualitative portion, eight semi-structured interviews were conducted. In both disease groups, mental distress was found in 70% of participants. Moreover, 80% of persons affected by leprosy and 90% of persons affected by LF perceived stigma. Moderate to extreme participation restriction was found in approximately 43% of persons affected by leprosy and in 26% of the persons affected by LF. Persons affected by leprosy and LF felt excluded from society and experienced financial problems. More severe disabilities were associated with more severe outcomes for mental wellbeing, participation restriction and stigma. By contrast, participation in a self-care group was suggested to have a positive impact on these outcomes.

Conclusion
The findings provide evidence that persons affected by leprosy and LF must not only confront physical impairments but also experience significant disability in the psychosocial domain, including mental distress, participation restriction and stigma. These challenges must be urgently addressed by NTD programmes to promote the inclusion and wellbeing of persons affected by NTDs.
Effect of enforcement of the national referral guidelines on patterns of orthopedic admissions to Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: Pre-post intervention study
Authors: Omondi Maxwell Philip , Mwangi Chege Joseph , Ong’ang’o Herbert , Sitati Fred Chuma 
Published: August 2024

Background
Inappropriate utilization of higher-level health facilities and ineffective management of referral processes in resource-limited settings are becoming increasingly a concern in health care management in developing countries. This is characterized by self-referral and frequent bypassing of the nearest health facilities coupled with low formal referral mechanisms. This scenario lends itself to a situation where uncomplicated medical conditions are unnecessarily managed in a high-cost health facility. On July 1, 2021, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) enforced the Kenya Health Sector Referral Implementation Guidelines, 2014, which required patients to receive approval from the KNH referral office and a formal referral letter to be admitted at KNH to reduce the number of walk-ins and allow KNH to function as a referral facility as envisioned by the Kenya 2010 Constitution and KNH legal statue of 1987.

Objective
To determine the effect of enforcing the national referral guidelines on patterns of orthopaedic admissions to the KNH. This was a pre-post intervention study. Data abstraction was done for 459 and 446 charts before and after the enforcement of the national referral guidelines, respectively.

Results
Enforcement of the national referral guidelines reduced the proportion of walk-in admissions from 54.9% to 45.1%, while the proportion of facility referrals increased from 46.6% to 53.4% (p = 0.013). The percentage of non-trauma orthopaedic admissions doubled from 12.0% to 22.4% (p<0.001). There was also an increase in admissions through the Outpatient Clinic and Corporate Outpatient Clinic. The proportion of emergency admissions declined, while that of elective admissions increased. The increase in elective cases was mainly driven by the increase in female admissions with active insurance cover, tertiary education, non-trauma-related conditions and older age groups. However, the use of official formal written referral letters did not change despite the enforcement of the national referral guidelines.

Conclusion
The enforcement of the national referral guidelines reduced the proportion of walk-ins’ admissions to KNH. While the enforcement of the national referral guidelines had no effect on the use of official formal written referral letters, it did limit access and utilization of inpatient orthopedic services for young male patients with no active insurance cover and in need of emergency orthopedic care.
Factors influencing integrated disease surveillance and response system in selected districts in the Eastern Region of Ghana
Authors: Twene Paul , Sarfo Bismark , Yawson Alfred A. E. , Otoo John Ekow , Asraku Annette 
Published: August 2024

Background
Ghana adopted the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system, which is an integration of the various programs in the surveillance system and can contain disease outbreaks and pandemics. Implementation of the IDSR is influenced by several factors which can affect its functionality and ability to contain disease outbreaks. This study assessed the factors influencing the IDSR system in selected districts in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Method
A cross-sectional study was conducted between February-March, 2022 in Fanteakwa North, Abuakwa South and New Juaben South districts in the Eastern Region of Ghana among health care workers who are involved in IDRS activities. Both primary and secondary data were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis at 0.05 significant level with 95% confidence interval.

Results
Three hundred and forty-seven (347) health care workers participated in the study with 56.2% (195/347) indicating that rumor registers were available at the health facilities. Most of the respondents (64.8%, 225/347) had means of transport for disease surveillance activities while majority (61.9%, 215/347) had case-based forms for case investigation. About half (51.9%, 180/347) of the participants revealed that they did not receive any feedback from the next higher level in the past year. Availability of transport for IDSR activities was almost 3.4 times more likely to contribute positively to IDSR system compared to facilities without transport (AOR = 3.36; 95% CI = 1.44–7.83; p = 0.005). Respondents who have the capacity to apply case definition are 2 times more likely to contribute to an effective IDSR system compared to health workers who cannot apply case definition (AOR = 1.94; 95% CI = 1.17–3.21; p = 0.013). Respondents who did not receive feedback from the next higher level were 52% less likely to have an effective IDSR system compared to respondents who received feedback from the next higher level (AOR = 0.48; 95% CI = 0.23–1.00; p = 0.05).

Conclusion
Effective operation of IDSR is affected by the application of case definition and means of transport at health facilities. In addition, the capacity of health care workers to provide feedback can influence the smooth operation of the IDSR in the studied area in Ghana.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK parents’ attitudes towards routine childhood vaccines: A mixed-methods study
Authors: Skirrow Helen , Lewis Celine , Haque Habiba , Choundary-Salter Lena , Foley Kim , Whittaker Elizabeth , Costelloe Ceire , Bedford Helen , Saxena Sonia 
Published: August 2024

Background
COVID-19 vaccines were key to controlling the pandemic and vaccination has been discussed extensively by the media and the public since 2020. We aimed to explore parents’ attitudes towards routine childhood vaccination since COVID-19 and how the pandemic impacted their experiences of getting their child vaccinated.

Methods
We used a mixed-methods approach—involving a questionnaire survey followed by focus groups. We partnered with The Mosaic Community Trust, an ethnic minority women’s group based in a deprived area of North-West London, United Kingdom (UK) with historically low childhood vaccine uptake. Descriptive findings from the questionnaires were reported and chi-square analyses performed to examine differences by ethnicity. Thematic analysis of the free-text questionnaire responses and focus groups was undertaken, guided by the COM-B model of Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation.

Results
Between Jun-Oct 2022, 518 parents completed the questionnaire (25% from ethnic minorities). Between March-May 2023 we held four focus groups with 22 parents (45% from ethnic minorities). Most parents (>90%) thought routine childhood vaccines for children were important. Over a third (38%) of all parents reported having more questions about childhood vaccines since COVID-19, though among parents belonging to an ethnicity group other than white, 59% said they had more questions compared to those of any white ethnicity group (30%, (p = <0.0001)). Difficulties accessing vaccine appointments were commoner reasons for children’s vaccinations being delayed than parents increased concerns about vaccines. Since COVID-19 some parents felt vaccinations were even more important, and a very small minority felt the pandemic had made them mistrust vaccinations.

Conclusion
Following COVID-19, we found parents remain confident in childhood vaccines. However, some parents, particularly from ethnic minority groups may have more questions about childhood vaccines than pre-pandemic. Post COVID-19, to address declining vaccine uptake, parents need easy access to healthcare professionals to answer questions about childhood vaccinations.
Is educational attainment associated with the onset and outcomes of low back pain? a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lawan Aliyu , Aubertin Alex , Mical Jane , Hum Joanne , Graf Michelle L. , Marley Peter , Bolton Zachary , Walton David M. 
Published: August 2024

Background
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading global cause of years lived with disability. Of the biopsychosocial domains of health, social determinants of LBP remain under-researched. Socioeconomic status (SES) may be associated with the onset of new LBP or outcomes of acute LBP, with educational attainment (EA) being a key component of SES. The association between EA and LBP has yet to be the subject of a dedicated review and meta-analysis.

Purpose
To review evidence of the association between EA and a) onset or b) outcomes of acute and subacute LBP in the adult general population and to conduct statistical pooling of data where possible.

Methods
An electronic search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and ProQuest from inception to 2nd November 2023 including reference lists to identify relevant prospective studies. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS) tool. Where adequate data were available, estimates were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. Overall evidence for each outcome was graded using an adapted GRADE.

Results
After screening 8498 studies, 29 were included in the review. Study confounding and attrition were common biases. Data from 19 studies were statistically pooled to explore EA as a predictor of new LBP onset or as prognostic for outcomes of acute or subacute LBP. Pooled results showed no association between EA and the onset of new LBP (OR: 0.927, 95%CI: 0.747 to 1.150; I2 = 0%). For predicting outcomes of acute LBP, compared to those with no more than secondary-level education, post-secondary education or higher was associated with better outcomes of pain (OR: 0.538, 95%CI: 0.432 to 0.671; I2 = 35%) or disability (OR: 0.565, 95%CI: 0.420 to 0.759; I2 = 44%). High heterogeneity (I2>80%) prevented meaningful pooling of estimates for subacute LBP outcomes.

Conclusion
We found no consistent evidence that lower EA increases the risk of LBP onset. Lower EA shows a consistent association with worse LBP outcomes measured at least 3 months later after acute onset with inconclusive findings in subacute LBP. Causation cannot be supported owing to study designs. High-quality research is needed on potential mechanisms to explain these effects.
The relationship between fear of COVID-19 and food choice motives in the Iranian population
Authors: Hoseinean Seyyed-Ali , Rahmani Bita , Alizadeh Ahad , Javadi Maryam , Nooripour Roghieh , Razzazi Atieh , Shiri-Shahsavar Mohammad Reza 
Published: August 2024

Background and aim
The long-term impact of COVID-19 on nutrition and community health is inevitably noticeable. These effects can change the nutritional behavior and lifestyle of survivors. Due to the COVID consequential fear and anxiety, the pandemic can alter the motivations for choosing, buying, and consuming food. The relationship between nutritional behavior and COVID-19 fear is the primary purpose of this research.

Materials & methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted via online and face-to-face surveys. Accessing participants was through health centers of Qazvin, Iran, and the selected centers were sampled by cluster sampling method. The study population included 331 adults aged 18 to 65. Data were collected in three sections using valid questionnaires. The Demographic Questionnaire, FCV-19S, and FCQ were used to gather demographic information, the level of fear caused by COVID-19, and food choice motivations, respectively. The statistical analyzes were performed using R software. Analysis of variance and linear regression methods were used to determine the effect of independent variables on dependent variables (p = 0.05).

Results
The mean score of fear of COVID-19 in the study population was 15.25 ± 5.78. Price, Mood, Natural content, Familiarity, Convenience, and Ethical concerns were significantly and positively associated with fear of COVID-19 (p<0.05). The only food motive significantly different than before during COVID-19 was Health, which was increased (p = 0.02). Sensory appeal and Health were the most important motivations for food choices before and during COVID-19. The Ethical concern was considered the least important food motivation.

Discussion and conclusion
Some food motivations were associated with fear of COVID-19, possibly due to their psychological nature. The increasing importance of the Health factor and Natural content motivations can relate to the advice of experts on the importance of eating healthy food to counteract COVID-19 and indicate people’s preference for this training.
Deformation cones of Tesler polytopes
Authors: Lee Yonggyu , Liu Fu 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
For
a
∈

$\begin{array}{}
\displaystyle
\mathbb{R}_{\geq 0}^{n}
\end{array}$

, the Tesler polytope Tes
n
(
a
) is the set of upper triangular matrices with non-negative entries whose hook sum vector is
a
. We first give a different proof of the known fact that for every fixed
a

0 ∈

$\begin{array}{}
\displaystyle
\mathbb{R}_{ \gt 0}^{n}
\end{array}$

, all the Tesler polytopes Tes
n
(
a
) are deformations of Tes
n
(
a

0). We then calculate the deformation cone of Tes
n
(
a

0). In the process, we also show that any deformation of Tes
n
(
a

0) is a translation of a Tesler polytope. Lastly, we consider a larger family of polytopes called flow polytopes which contains the family of Tesler polytopes and chracterize the flow polytopes which are deformations of Tes
n
(
a

0).
Characterization of the sphere and of bodies of revolution by means of Larman points
Authors: Alfonseca M. Angeles , Cordier M. , Jerónimo-Castro J. , Morales-Amaya E. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Let n ≥ 3 and let K ⊂ ℝ
n
be a convex body. A point p ∈ int K is said to be a Larman point of K if for every hyperplane Π passing through p, the section Π ∩ K has an (n – 2)-plane of symmetry. If p is a Larman point of K and for every section Π ∩ K, p is in the corresponding (n – 2)-plane of symmetry, then we call p a revolution point of K. We conjecture that if K contains a Larman point which is not a revolution point, then K is either an ellipsoid or a body of revolution. This generalizes a conjecture of Bezdek for n = 3. We prove several results related to the conjecture for strictly convex origin symmetric bodies. Namely, if K ⊂ ℝ
n
is a strictly convex origin symmetric body that contains a revolution point p which is not the origin, then K is a body of revolution. This generalizes the False Axis of Revolution Theorem in [7]. We also show that if p is a Larman point of K ⊂ ℝ3 and there exists a line L such that p ∉ L and, for every plane Π passing through p, the line of symmetry of the section Π ∩ K intersects L, then K is a body of revolution (in some cases, K is a sphere). We obtain a similar result for projections of K. Additionally, for K ⊂ ℝ
n
with n ≥ 4, we show that if every hyperplane section or projection of K is a body of revolution and K has a unique diameter D, then K is a body of revolution with axis D.
Remark on the Daugavet property for complex Banach spaces
Authors: Lee Han Ju , Tag Hyung-Joon 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In this article, we study the Daugavet property and the diametral diameter two properties (DD2Ps) in complex Banach spaces. The characterizations for both Daugavet and

Δ

\Delta

-points are revisited in the context of complex Banach spaces. We also provide relationships between some variants of alternative convexity and smoothness, nonsquareness, and the Daugavet property. As a consequence, every strongly locally uniformly alternatively convex or smooth (sluacs) Banach space does not contain

Δ

\Delta

-points from the fact that such spaces are locally uniformly nonsquare. We also study the convex diametral local diameter two property and the polynomial Daugavet property in the vector-valued function space

A

(

K
,
X

)

A\left(K,X)

. From an explicit computation of the polynomial Daugavetian index of

A

(

K
,
X

)

A\left(K,X)

, we show that the space

A

(

K
,
X

)

A\left(K,X)

has the polynomial Daugavet property if and only if either the base algebra

A

A

or the range space

X

X

has the polynomial Daugavet property. Consequently, we obtain that the polynomial Daugavet property, Daugavet property, DD2Ps, and property (

D

{\mathcal{D}}

) are equivalent for infinite-dimensional uniform algebras.
Topological structure of the solution sets to non-autonomous evolution inclusions driven by measures on the half-line
Authors: Ma Yuhua , Gu Haibo , Li Ning 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In this article, we investigate a class of measure differential inclusions of evolution type involving non-autonomous operator with nonlocal condition defined on the half-line. By fixed point theorem, we first obtain some sufficient conditions to ensure the solution set is nonempty, compact, and

R

δ

{R}_{\delta }

-set on compact interval. Subsequently, by means of the inverse limit method, we generalize the results on compact interval to noncompact interval. Finally, an example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of obtained results.