bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
On a multiweight formulation of boundary conditions for surface growth theories
Authors: Ковалев В.А. , Мурашкин Е.В. , Стадник Н.Э. 
Published: July 2024

В настоящей работе рассматривается способ построения мультивесовой теории поверхностного роста в терминах псевдотензоров. Предлагаемая к рассмотрению математическая теория существенным образом опирается на достижения современного псевдотензорного исчисления. Приводятся определения миультивесовых псевдотензорных элементов площади и объема. Выводится общая мультивесовая форма псевдотензорного соотношения на растущей поверхности, при учете дополнительного выделенного направления. Определяется необходимая система независимых мультивесовых псевдотензорных аргументов определяющей псевдотензорной функции на поверхности наращивания. Определяется полный мультивесовой набор совместных рациональных псевдоинвариантов псевдотензоров силовых и моментных напряжений. Дается псевдоинвариантно–полная формулировка определяющих соотношений на поверхности наращивания.
In this paper, we consider a method for constructing a multiweight theory of surface growth in terms of pseudotensors. The mathematical theory proposed for consideration is substantially based on the achievements of modern pseudotensor calculus. Definitions of multiweight pseudotensor elements of area and volume are given. The general multiweight form of the pseudotensor relation on a growing surface is derived, taking into account the additional selected direction. The necessary system of independent multiweight pseudotensor arguments of the defining pseudotensor function on the growing surface is determined. A complete multiweight set of joint rational pseudoinvariants of force and couple stress pseudotensors is determined. A pseudoinvariant complete formulation of the constitutive relations on the growing surface is given.
Brain-Body Interactions: The Physiological Impact of Mental Processes — The Neurobiology of the Stress Response
Authors: Viamontes George I. , Nemeroff Charles B. 
Published: July 2024

CME Educational Objectives

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Cite the neurobiological basis of the human stress response.

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Review the mechanisms by which psychosocial stressors and psychiatric illness activate stress responses and cause physiological alterations that can aggravate medical conditions.

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Explain the biological basis of inflammatory responses and how they can be triggered by stress and psychiatric illness.
The Sickness Response: An Adaptive Brain–Body Reaction to Medical Illness
Authors: Viamontes Claudia Troesch 
Published: July 2024

CME Educational Objectives

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Define the major behavioral components of the sickness response that accompany most medical conditions.

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Review how the brain and immune system communicate via cytokines and cytokine receptors.

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Explain how internally produced or exogenously administered cytokines can precipitate symptoms of major depressive disorder.
D’une histoire des choses vues à l’histoire de l’image
Authors: Gendron Juliana 
Published: July 2024

L’aigle, omniprésent dans l’iconographie du pouvoir romain, connaît une nouvelle postérité avec l’émergence du culte impérial. L’image du rapace apparaît, aux côtés de l’image du bûcher, comme une commémoration plastique privilégiée de la cérémonie de consécration. C’est au cours de cette cérémonie, dans une mise en scène spectaculaire doublée d’une sanction officielle du Sénat, que l’empereur recevait symboliquement l’apothéose. Selon Cassius Dion et Hérodien, deux auteurs hellénophones de l’époque des Sévères (193-235 n.è.), un aigle vivant était placé au sommet de l’immense bûcher de la consecratio, puis était lâché au milieu des flammes afin de donner à voir l’ascension du défunt vers l’Olympe. Néanmoins, malgré les textes et les images, plusieurs éléments invitent à douter de la présence réelle d’un aigle durant la cérémonie. Les images reflètent-elles un instant précis du cérémoniel ? Les textes décrivent-ils la réalité ? L’objectif est ici de confronter des données iconographiques et textuelles, et d’ouvrir une réflexion sur l’influence des représentations figurées dans la construction des récits. Dans quelle mesure les représentations iconographiques de l’aigle ont-elles pu contaminer les descriptions littéraires de la cérémonie ? Les auteurs ont-ils tiré leur récit de choses vues ou d’images bien connues ? Il s’agira en somme de penser le rapport entre les textes et les images, moins en termes de rivalités ou de pondération des sources, qu’en termes de dialogue, voire de contamination.
Les graffiti figuratifs, moyen d’appréhender l’identité des prisonniers de la fin du Moyen Âge
Authors: Ségard Audrey 
Published: July 2024

Parmi les hommes du Moyen Âge relégués dans l’anonymat, en raison de l’absence ou du déficit de sources écrites et archéologiques mais aussi d’une rupture de mémoire, figurent la plupart des hommes condamnés à la prison. Peu de documents d’archives nous sont parvenus pour dévoiler le visage de ces inconnus, jugés pour certains par la justice ecclésiastique, dite l’officialité. Tout au plus connaît-on leurs noms et leurs dates d’incarcération grâce aux rares registres de sentences conservés. Pour combler ces lacunes, révéler l’identité de ces criminels incarcérés et les sortir de l’anonymat, l’étude des graffiti figuratifs se révèle précieuse. Certains prisonniers nous ont laissé des traces de leur passage en se « mettant en image », en traçant ou en gravant les murs de leurs cachots. Le présent article s’efforcera de faire l’analyse de ces modes d’expression figurée du monde carcéral de la fin du Moyen Âge, de leur donner sens pour rendre compte des pratiques socioculturelles de ces hommes prisonniers, et saisir leur identité qui se dévoile ainsi. Afin de s’approcher des préoccupations, des croyances, des pensées, de la vie même de ces hommes, les graffiti figuratifs présents au château de Selles de Cambrai (Nord), lieu d’enfermement à la fin du Moyen Âge, notamment pour l’officialité de Cambrai, serviront d’exemple.
Predictors of cognitive impairment in patients with substance use disorder in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Mwihaki Lawrence , Mwanzo Isaac , Githae Eunice 
Published: July 2024

Cognitive impairments induced by substance use contribute to poorer treatment outcomes among patients with substance use disorder (SUD). Neuropsychological assessments are often neglected during patient evaluation in SUD treatment programs owing to the fact that they require extensive time for evaluation and are resource intensive. This inattention is likely to compromise comprehensive treatments which would offer better prognosis for such patients undergoing treatment for SUD. The main objective of this study was to determine predictors of neuro cognitive disorders (NCD) in patients with substance use disorders enrolled in rehabilitation centers in Kiambu County, Kenya. A cross-sectional design was adopted and data collected between Oct-23 to Jan 2024, covering a total of 250 patients aged 18-65 years that consented to participate in the study. Consecutive non-probability sampling technique was deployed in the recruitment of the respondents into the study. A self-rated questionnaire was developed for data collection whereas the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Tool was employed in the screening for cognitive impairment. The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 34.8% (Prevalence per primary substance showed alcohol=37%, .cannabis=22%, and khat=22%). Age Coefficient=0.0852, P=0.013 CI= 0.018- 0.152), education (Coefficient=0.0783, P<0.008 CI= 0.021-0.139), and anxiety disorder (Coefficient=0.4286, P<0.001 CI= 0.317- .540) were found to be significantly associated with neurocognitive disorders at multivariate analysis. This shows that it is important to screen for cognitive impairments during early treatment stages considering the high prevalence rate. This will enhance the choice of treatment course and maximize on treatment outcomes.
Synthesis and characterization of potential antioxidant agent of novel pyridylazo ligand and its palladium complex
Authors: Shamran Mohammed Hasan , Sultan Atica 
Published: July 2024

A new azo dye ligand namely ((E)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-(pyridin-3-yldiazenyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one) (HPPE) was synthesized by the coupling reaction of diazoinium salt of 3-aminopyridine and 4-hydroxyacetophenone. The palladium complex was prepared by reacting palladium chloride with the HPPE ligand. These compounds were characterized by different techniques such as mass, 1H-NMR, infrared, UV-Vis spectroscopies. The infrared data reveal that azo ligand reacting as bidentate via oxygen and nitrogen atom of azo group and it reveals the important functions as carbonyl group, methyl group, and azo group in the ligand and the complex such. The palladium complex is square planer. The ligand showed a visible colorimetric pH sensitive chemosensor, fast response time and is fully reversible and exhibited a large wavelength shift more than170 nm accompanied by excellent sensitivity of pH in the range of 3-9. The HPPE ligand and palladium complex showed potential antioxidant activity especially the ligand showed activity so close to the ascorbic acid.
KEY WORDS: Antioxidant, Palladium complex, Pyridyl, Azo dye, Acidity
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2024, 38(5), 1301-1310.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v38i5.9
Embedded Communication System for Monitoring and Authenticating Transactions via Proxy on Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)
Authors: Ibiyemi Ibilade Abdurrasaq , Musa Haruna , Yusuf Jelilat Olusola 
Published: July 2024

This paper reports the development of a secured system which allows the registered customer of a bank to monitor and authorize transaction via proxy on ATM. The system utilizes Atmel AVR microcontroller and communication modem as its controlling device. Microsoft Windows 8 was used as an operating system platform in the host PC for the implementation phase, with Object oriented C programming language in Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 being the front end development and MSSQL server 2012 as back end. A Bank customer’s cell phone is used as a token for withdrawal transaction to be made in the account. Transaction could be made without disclosing personal identification number (PIN) to the nominee because the account owner authorizes the machine by sending the PIN and the amount to be withdrawn through his phone even in a remote area as far as there is a communication network. The application evaluation of the system was based on security of user PIN for transaction via proxy, ability of account or debit card owner to validate transaction on the ATM in absentia and average authentication time in comparison to the maximum authentication time allowed on the system. The ability to recognize user’s phone number shows the security and reliability of the proposed system for ATM users’ authentication. Results also showed that for a successful transaction, the proposed system allowed an average transaction time of 47.58 seconds through SMS.
A Study on Single Extraction Technique of Some Selected Heavy Metals in the Soils of Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim R. , Dauda M.S. , Igwemmar N.C. , Obingwa P.W. 
Published: July 2024

Toxicity of metals in the soils has been a great environmental menace for decades. Toxicity of ions in Abuja soils at soil depth of 15cm was investigated using a single extraction analytical technique. Flame atomic absorption spectrometer was used for instrumental analysis. Single extraction ionic mobility sequence in urban soil samples is as follows: Zn>Cu>Fe>Al>Mn>>As>Ni>Pb>Cd>Cr. Mobility sequence in sub-urban soils is Zn>Cu>Fe>Al>Mn>>As>Ni>Pb>Cd>Cr and the sequence in Asokoro Forest soils (control) is Zn>Cu>Mn>Al>Fe>As>Ni>Cr>Cd>Pb. Zn ion has the highest mobility/bioavailability which indicates that Abuja metropolis could be sitting on Zn deposits. High mobility of Zn portends danger to plants and environment, as Zn toxicity hinders photosynthesis in plants thereby increasing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere which increases climate change subsequently. The study of metals toxicity in the environment will assist environmentalists and government policy makers in making decisions on how to tackle this menace. Abuja environment stakeholders should as a matter of urgency develop technical and legal frameworks to control the rise in metal build up in the metropolis.
Effects of Co-administration of <i>Moringa oliefera</i> Leaf Tea with Standard Drug on Diabetic and Hypertensive Co-morbidity Patients
Authors: Lambe M.O. , Adedo A.I. , Nurudeen Q.O. , Elemosho A.O. 
Published: July 2024

Treatments of diabetes and hypertension have remained a great challenge due to complications of toxicities and drug resistance associated with the chemotherapeutic regimens. Hence the need to explore the use of supplements in the management of diabetic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf tea (MOT) supplements on the glucose and haematological parameters in diabetes and hypertension co-morbidity patients. Fifty (50) patients of either sex diagnosed with the comorbidity of diabetes and hypertension were randomly assigned into five groups each consisting of ten patients (n=10) each. Group 1 served as the positive control, Group 2 as the negative control, Group 3 received normal control treatment plus MOT , Group 4 was treated with a reference drug, and Group 5 received the reference drug in combination with MOT. Administration was done for 14 days and thereafter, blood samples were collected for the assay of advanced glycation end product (AGEs), Advanced Oxidation Protein Product (AOPP), Glucose Index (Random, fasting and post prandial blood sugars) and haematological indices. The result revealed a significant decrease (p<0.01) in the level of AGEs and AOPP among patients treated with MOT compared to patients served with standard drug only and groups treated with standard drugs and control. There was a significant (p<0.01) reduction in the haematological parameters of all the groups treated with the standard drugs. However, there was a significant increase in the haematological parameters of the groups co- administered with MOT when compared with the control groups with only standard drugs. In conclusion, co-administration of M. oleifera leaf tea to patients suffering from diabetes-hypertension comorbidity treatment regimens can mitigate the adverse effects of the drugs by the reduction of glycemic parameters while improving the haematological parameters.
Advancements in Air Quality Monitoring for Atmospheric Lead (Pb) Detection Using Wireless Sensor Networks: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Onaiwu Gregory E. , Ayidu Nneka Joy 
Published: July 2024

Air quality monitoring is essential for safeguarding public health and environmental sustainability, particularly concerning lead (Pb) contamination, which poses significant risks to human well-being. This comprehensive review delves into advancements in air quality monitoring for atmospheric lead detection, focusing on the utilization of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The review traces the evolution of monitoring techniques from traditional methods to advanced technologies, highlighting the transformative role of WSNs in environmental monitoring. WSNs offer advantages such as real-time data acquisition and spatial coverage, enabling continuous and widespread monitoring of lead concentrations in the atmosphere. Technological enhancements in WSNs for lead detection, including sensor technologies and integration with IoT and big data analytics, are examined. The review underscores the importance of sensor accuracy, calibration, and environmental impacts, alongside economic and regulatory challenges in deploying WSN-based monitoring systems. Furthermore, case studies demonstrate the successful deployment of WSNs for lead monitoring, showcasing their effectiveness in local and regional air quality management. Comparative analyses with traditional methods underscore the advantages of WSNs in terms of accuracy, reliability, and scalability. The framework outlines the approach for conducting a literature review, data collection, case study selection, interviews, comparative analysis, synthesis, and future directions. Recommendations for future research emphasize the need for advancements in sensor technology and network systems, aiming to address gaps and improve the efficacy of air quality monitoring initiatives. The implications of WSNbased lead monitoring for stakeholders, particularly in African countries like Nigeria, are discussed, highlighting the potential to address air quality challenges and promote sustainable development.
Prescription of Anti-Malarial Drugs to Patients with Negative Malarial Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) Result by Health Care Workers in Kano, Nigeria
Authors: Murtala Hassan Adam , Abdulmajid Sadiya Abdulqadir , Abdullahi Aisha Adam , Daneji Isah Muhammad , Adamu Almukhtar Yahuza , Abbas Muhammad , Sharif Alhassan Abdullahi , Gambo Mahmud Jahun , Safiyanu Mahmud , Manu Abdulsalami Yayo 
Published: July 2024

The World Health Organization and the National Malaria Treatment Guideline recommend parasitebased malaria diagnosis by light microscopy or Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs). Positive result is the only indication for anti-malarial treatment whereas negative cases should be reassessed for other common causes of fever. However, contrary to this and for reasons not to be cleared, health workers (HWs) still prescribe antimalarial to patients with negative malarial rapid diagnostic test (mRDT) results of antimalarial drug resistance. To explore the possible reasons for this practice, we assessed compliance with the guidelines among healthcare workers and identified factors associated with the prescription of antimalarial drugs to patients with negative mRDT results. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, years of professional experience, choice, and compliance to mRDT results, and management of fever were generated using a questionnaire. We tested associations between these variables and the prescription of antimalarial drugs to patients with negative mRDT results using Chisquare at P< 0.05 adopted as the level of significance. The study revealed that higher proportion of doctors and nurses (79.4% and 52.5%, p 0.001) and HWs with less than five years of clinical practice (60.8%, P<0.024), prescribed antimalarial to patients with negative mRDT results. Our results demonstrated a significant lack of adherence to National health policy on the treatment of malaria among young healthcare workers. The practice would presumably promote drug overuse and accelerate the emergency visit of antimalarial drug resistance. We recommend the supervision and guidance of junior and early career healthcare workers by their seniors to ensure compliance with test results and good healthcare practices.
The effectiveness of therapeutic agents in the treatment of age-related cataract: A systematic review
Authors: Osigwe Obialo Iwunze 
Published: July 2024

Context: The effectiveness of therapeutic agents in the treatment of age-related cataract has been studied by many authorities and nothing concrete has been documented to encourage further discourse on followups and pharmaceutical trials.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of therapeutic agents in the treatment of age-related cataract.
Data Sources: The search engines employed include PUBMED and EBSCO research Databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, E-journals and Open Dissertations).
Study Selection: The key words used were “age-related cataract”, “drug treatment”, “cataract” and “pharmacotherapy”. There was no language restriction. Studies were random controlled trials and quasi experiments that reported relative risks, odds ratios or hazard ratios with 95%CI for their reported results.
Data Extraction: Independent mining of articles by one author applying already defined data fields, including study value pointers.
Data Synthesis: Data was put on a spread sheet and analyzed according to the study parameters of interest.
Results: 90 percent of the studies reported a measure of effects on age-related cataracts in humans and enucleated cataractous human lens nuclei, horses, dogs, and goats, and induced cataracts in rats and rabbits.
Conclusions: Many substances have been researched and shown to inhibit development and progression of age-related cataract in human eyes and in selenite and diabetic cataracts in animal models. It is possible to ameliorate cataract with pharmacotherapy once the right combination of agents is discovered.
Supplementary vitamin D3 and vitamin D receptor polymorphisms affect blood vitamin D levels in type-2 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia
Authors: Yenni  , Wratsangka R. , Herwana E. , Kalumpiu J. V. , Liman B. P. 
Published: July 2024

INTRODUCTION: There are no data on vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) influence on blood 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol [25(OH)D] levels after supplementary vitamin D in Indonesian type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. This study evaluated the effects of the supplementary vitamin D3 and VDR gene SNPs rs1555410 and rs2228570 on blood 25(OH)D levels in T2DM cases.
METHODS: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial (RDPCT) was conducted at one research setting using 85 T2DM subjects divided into vitamin D group (VDG) and control group (CG) and receiving 5,000 IU/day vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) or placebo once daily for 84 days. Levels of 25(OH)D were determined baseline and after supplementary vitamin D3 administration for 84 days. Circulatory 25(OH)D was assayed using ELISA. VDR polymorphisms were detected using sequencing.
RESULTS: Post-supplementary blood 25(OH)D rose appreciably from baseline in VDG for VDR rs1544410 genotypes G/G (p=0.001) and G/A (p=0.010), and in VDR rs2228570 genotypes T/T (p=0.012), T/C (p<0.001), and C/C (p=0.001). Post-supplementary VDG still contained 30.3% of subjects not reaching blood 25(OH)D ≥30 ng/mL.
In attaining blood 25(OH)D ≥30 ng/mL post-supplementation, VDR rs2228570 genotype T/C differed significantly from T/T (52.4% v. 100%; p=0.027), but there were no appreciable differences between genotypes C/C and T/T (78.6% v. 100%; p=0.273), as well as between VDR rs1544410 genotypes G/G and G/A (67.5% v. 100%; p=0.542).
CONCLUSION: Only 52.4% of subjects with VDR rs2228570 genotype T/C achieved sufficiently high blood 25(OH)D levels. VDR rs2228570 polymorphisms apparently influence T2DM response to supplementary vitamin D.
Chromosomal-level genome assembly and single-nucleotide polymorphism sites of black-faced spoonbill Platalea minor
Authors:   Hong Kong Biodiversity Genomics Consortium, Hui Jerome H. L. , Chan Ting Fung , Chan Leo Lai , Cheung Siu Gin , Cheang Chi Chiu , Fang James Kar-Hei , Gaitan-Espitia Juan Diego , Lau Stanley Chun Kwan , Sung Yik Hei , Wong Chris Kong Chu , Yip Kevin Yuk-Lap , Wei Yingying , So Wai Lok , Nong Wenyan , Law Sean Tsz Sum , Crow Paul , Leong Aiko , Rose-Jeffreys Liz , Yip Ho Yin 
Published: July 2024

Platalea minor, or black-faced spoonbill (Threskiornithidae), is a wading bird confined to coastal areas in East Asia. Due to habitat destruction, it was classified as globally endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However, the lack of genomic resources for this species hinders the understanding of its biology and diversity, and the development of conservation measures. Here, we report the first chromosomal-level genome assembly of P. minor using a combination of PacBio SMRT and Omni-C scaffolding technologies. The assembled genome (1.24 Gb) contains 95.33% of the sequences anchored to 31 pseudomolecules. The genome assembly has high sequence continuity with scaffold length N50 = 53 Mb. We predicted 18,780 protein-coding genes and measured high BUSCO score completeness (97.3%). Finally, we revealed 6,155,417 bi-allelic single nucleotide polymorphisms, accounting for ∼5% of the genome. This resource offers new opportunities for studying the black-faced spoonbill and developing conservation measures for this species.