bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fear of Childbirth during Pregnancy and Birth Planning
Authors: Guzewicz Patrycja , Sierakowska Matylda 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background Pregnancy is a period during which a woman experiences numerous hormonal, psychological, physiological, and social changes. Those changes may lead to increased anxiety, and in some cases, the development of mental health disorders. Childbirth anxiety, first described by Louis Victor Marcé, may significantly impact the daily life of pregnant women. The term "tokophobia" refers to an irrational fear of childbirth. That anxiety may increase the risk of perinatal complications and influence decisions regarding the mode of delivery, such as leading to a rise in the number of cesarean sections. Medical staff, especially midwives and obstetricians, play a crucial role in alleviating childbirth anxiety through prenatal education and emotional support.Methods The study was conducted among 208 pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. It was a cross-sectional study carried out from January to April 2024 by means of an online survey. A high-risk pregnancy was the exclusion criterion. The survey included a survey questionnaire and the Childbirth Anxiety Questionnaire by Putyński and Paciorek, that is the Polish Adaptation of the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire – Revised 2 and the the Mini-Cope Inventory for Measuring Coping with Stress.Results Most of the women surveyed had a higher educational background, were married, and lived in large cities. For 62% of the women, it was their first pregnancy, and less than a half of the women who had previously given birth had done so naturally. Most women expressed a preference for vaginal delivery. Women who already had one child and those who had seen a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychotherapist during pregnancy were more likely to opt for a cesarean section. Attending childbirth classes during the pregnancy did not affect the level of anxiety experienced by the women. Women who had not decided on the mode of delivery experienced higher levels of anxiety and worry as compared to those who chose vaginal delivery. Women with a history of mental health issues experienced greater anxiety during their pregnancy than those without such issues.Conclusions Medical personnel play a crucial role in reducing childbirth anxiety through education and emotional support. Early detection of high levels of childbirth anxiety by means of screening tests may help in reducing anxiety and its impact on both the mother and the child.
Unlocking Healthy Nutritional Habits: A Comparative Analysis with Health and Food and Beverage Industry Employees
Authors: Baltacı Furkan , Özdemir Sedat 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Healthy nutritional habits are critical for the health and well-being of future generations. Many people around the world cannot get enough vitamins and minerals due to wrong and unbalanced nutrition. In order to eliminate this, factors that support people's healthy eating habits need to be determined. This study was conducted to determine the factors affecting healthy nutrition habits. In the study, being an expert in eating and drinking, having received formal education on health, or receiving professional support on nutrition were considered as external factors. Healthy nutrition level was evaluated on the basis of nutrition knowledge, emotions about nutrition, positive nutrition habits and poor nutrition habits. In this context, an online survey was applied to a total of 425 employees from the health sector (202 people) and the food and beverage sector (223 people). The obtained data were analyzed comparatively. The results of the study showed that the level of nutrition knowledge was equal in both groups. However, it was concluded that food and beverage sector employees are more sensitive than health sector employees regarding feelings about nutrition, positive nutrition and bad eating habits. While food and beverage sector employees are expected to constantly deal with food, which would cause desensitization, it has been observed that, on the contrary, they are consistent and resistant to healthy eating. It was concluded that although they did not receive formal education on health, the information they acquired through professional support (dietitian) catalyzed the processes of developing healthy eating behavior.
Colonial Logic Made Visible: Considering Seasonal Plantation Visibility in 3D ‘Fertile’ Digital Landscapes to Re- Examine Caribbean Panoptic Plantationscapes
Authors: Goudge Charlotte 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Landscape approaches utilizing line-of-sight profiles and viewsheds to compute intervisibility are far from new techniques in archaeological research. Various well-known works have described the methods and theory used to map visibility on plantationscapes. However, due to a lack of technological capabilities, most have been forced to utilize incomplete datasets, applying analysis to ‘barren’ landscapes lacking buildings, vegetation, or any temporal and/or cyclical fluctuations, particularly concerning local ecologies. However, as computers and geographic information systems (GIS) technologies expand, more advanced visualizations and analyses have become feasible. One area of GIS technology experiencing rapid advancement is the expansion of geographically accurate 3D data, which allows the development of interactive perspective models. This research uses a ‘fertile’ landscape model to test how a 3D perspective that factors in buildings and sugarcane can alter our understanding of colonial control methodologies and consider whether the Panoptic Plantation model is the most effective to discuss imperial logic and domination on Caribbean sugar estates.
WITHDRAWN: LC-HRMS based metabolite profiling of black wheat rawa idli incorporated panner whey powder reveals key bioactive compounds
Authors: Aggarwal Ankur , Verma Tarun 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The whey waste from dairy processing is rich in valuable nutrients like amino acids, proteins etc. which offer various health benefits. Finding ways to utilize this dairy waste and incorporate it into food products is an intriguing approach. Advanced analytical techniques like liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry have become important tools for comprehensively analyzing the composition of foods. The aim of study to optimized black wheat-based rawa idli that had been formulated with different levels of paneer whey powder (PWP). This analysis was able to identify 40 distinct functional compounds within the food matrix. Some of the most notable compounds found included ferulic acid, rutin, and isorhamnetin etc. all of which are known to have diverse health promoting properties. The results highlight the bioactive potential of incorporating this dairy-derived ingredient (PWP) into the black wheat rawa idli. Adding PWP appears to enhance the overall functional qualities of this food, making it a promising potential as a healthy, value-added product.
A Wide Tuning Range High Performance PLL Based on Capacitor Arrays
Authors: Liu Jun , Ma Qian , Ning Ning , Li Chao , Ma Shibi , Huang Linqing , Fu Dongbing 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The paper presents a wide tuning range high performance PLL, which is mainly used for high speed wideband clock signal generation to reduce the difficulty of providing high-speed input clocks externally. The circuit mainly consists of PFD, CP, VCO, DIVIDER and other units. It improves the phase noise of the VCO by reducing the VCO tuning gain, and uses a capacitor array to extend the output frequency range. The circuit is designed in a 28nm process and the output signals can work from 8GHz to 12GHz. The PLL is used as a sampling clock for the DAC. When the DAC outputs a 1.8GHz sine wave, the measured phase noise can reach -110dBc/Hz@100kHz offset.
Research on Innovation and Development of Backbasket Throwing Embroidery Ball Supported by Information Technology
Authors: Shijun Xu , Yu Wei , Ling Li , xing Liang , Jie Kan 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Objective
This study aims to inherit the national sports culture of throwing embroidered balls, combine technological innovation with the application of technological information, improve the competitive level and competition management level of the backbasket throwing embroidered ball.
Method
Utilizing methods such as literature review and mathematical statistics to elucidate the evolutionary history of embroidered ball culture, analyze the development process of the backbasket throwing embroidery ball sport and throwing technology; Research innovative throwing techniques and tactical applications through comparative analysis of competition results.
Result
There are problems with the lack of theoretical throwing techniques, imperfect competition rules, and inconsistent embroidery balls in competition. The training results of the short fast low (α ≤ 30 °) throwing method are outstanding, but insufficient stability leads to easy mistakes in competition, it requires athletes with good psychological qualities; The training performance of the long slow high (α > 30 °) throwing method is poor, but it has good stability and is easy to exert competitive ability in competitions.
Conclusion
Emphasize the inheritance of ethnic sports culture and enhance social participation interest. The mixed throwing method, with short fast low throwing as the main method and long slow high throwing as the auxiliary method, can effectively improve the level of competition. Utilizing modern elements such as unmanned aerial vehicles and information technology management to improve the level of referees and promote the sustainable development of ethnic sports.
Integrative analyses of long and short-read RNA sequencing reveal the spliced isoform regulatory network of seedling growth dynamics in upland cotton
Authors: Shahzad Kashif , Zhang Meng , Mubeen Iqra , Zhang Xuexian , Guo Liping , Qi Tingxiang , Feng Juanjuan , Tang Huini , Qiao Xiuqin , Wu Jianyong , Xing Chaozhu 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The polyploid genome of cotton greatly increased the transcript complexity. Recent advances in full-length transcript sequencing are now widely used to characterize the complete landscape of transcriptional events. Such circumstances in cotton can help us explore the genetic mechanisms of the early seedling growth dynamics of cotton. This study, through long-read single-molecule sequencing, compared the transcriptomes of three yield-contrasting genotypes of upland cotton. Our analysis identified a diversity of spliced isoforms in each genotype, of which most were novel compared to previous cotton reference transcriptomes and had significant differences in the number of exon structures and coding sequence length due to intron retention. Quantification of isoform expression revealed significant expression differences in the root and leaf of each genotype. An array of core isoform target genes showed protein kinase or phosphorylation functions, and their protein interaction network contained most of the circadian oscillator proteins. Divergent spliced isoforms with differential regulation from the GIGANTEA (GI) are expected to regulate translational activities, including the sequence and function of target proteins. In addition, these spliced isoforms generate rhythmic expression profiles in cotton leaves, which may change the transcriptional regulatory network. Silencing of GI novel spliced isoforms Gh_A02G0645_N17 significantly impacts biomass traits in cotton and contributes to variability in growth and development. Our high-throughput hybrid sequencing results will be useful to dissect functional differences among spliced isoforms in the polyploid genome of cotton.
Multimodal Human Behavior Recognition Based on Contextual Semantics and Skeleton
Authors: Liu Cheng , Ni Kaile , Wang Xirui , Fei Jiaqing , Song Kecheng , Gu Jingqian , Hu Zehao , Wang Lin 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Skeleton-based human behavior recognition has been widely studied due to its efficiency and robustness to complex backgrounds. While skeleton data accurately captures the dynamic changes in human posture, it overly relies on the quality of skeleton data and lacks interaction with the environment. In cases where skeleton keypoints are missing, using only skeleton data for behavior recognition results in significantly reduced performance. To address these issues, this paper proposes a method for behavior recognition that combines contextual semantics with skeleton detection. It fully considers the correlation between human skeletons, objects, and the interaction between humans and objects. When recognizing behaviors from human skeletons, this method simultaneously identifies objects near human skeletons and performs multimodal fusion after forming semantic information. It utilizes transformer-based semantic similarity calculation to determine the possible correlation between behaviors and targets and finally combines the scores from two stages to obtain the final prediction results. Experimental results show that on the UCF101 dataset, which is closer to real-world scenarios, the proposed method achieves an 8.4% improvement in accuracy compared to PoseConv3D.
Development of a silkworms-based evaluation system for the extracts and compounds for their obesity and lipid metabolism improving activity
Authors: Wada Mikiyo , Murata Yuki , Devkota Hari Prasad 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

As lifestyle-related diseases like obesity, dyslipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are increasing globally, the demand for developing therapeutic agents and health foods remains high. However, there is a growing concern worldwide regarding the use of animals for biological testing. Herein, we developed a method using the silkworm, Bombyx mori, to evaluate the effects of compounds on improving obesity and lipid metabolism. A silkworm obesity and lipid metabolism disorder (SOLD) model, fed an 10% glucose diet for 72h showed increased fat body weight and accumulation of neutral fat in the hemolymph and fat body. Administration of fenofibrate reduced neutral fat levels in the hemolymph, and epigallocatechin gallate reduced neutral fat levels in the hemolymph and fat body. Silkworms with improved lipid metabolism, exhibited activation of lipoprotein lipase in muscle tissue, and decreased activities of fatty acid synthase and acetyl-CoA carboxylase, and activation of AMPK in the fat body. Furthermore, enhanced fatty acid beta-oxidation contributed to the promotion of lipolysis. These effects and mechanisms of action observed in silkworms are similar to those found in mammals. These results demonstrate the usefulness of the evaluation system in screening materials for their anti-obesity and lipid metabolism improvement effects using the SOLD model.
The role of acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitor rivastigmine on spike-wave discharges, learning-memory, anxiety, and TRPV1 channel expression in genetic absence epileptic WAG/Rij rats
Authors: AK Elif TÜRKDÖNMEZ , OKUYUCU Büşra , Gökhan ARSLAN , AĞAR Erdal , AYYILDIZ Mustafa 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

In the present study, the effects of the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme inhibitor rivastigmine (RIVA) on spike-wave discharges (SWDs), memory impairment, anxiety-like behavior, and TRPV1 gene expression were investigated in genetic absence epileptic Wistar Albino Glaxo/Rijswijk (WAG/Rij) rats. After tripolar electrodes were implanted on the WAG/Rij rats' skulls, single doses of 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg/kg RIVA was intraperitoneally (i.p.) administered and electrocorticogram (ECoG) recordings of SWDs were obtained for three hours before and after injections. Additionally, WAG/Rij rats were administered low-dose (0.5 mg/kg) and high-dose (2 mg/kg) of RIVA for consecutive 21 days and SWDs were recorded. Learning-memory abilities (Y-maze test), anxiety-like behavior (elevated plus maze test), and TRPV1 gene expression were determined and compared in 8-month-old WAG/Rij and age-matched Wistar rats. Acute RIVA administration dose-dependently reduced the total number and mean duration of SWDs, even entirely inhibited at the doses of 1 and 2 mg/kg RIVA. Whereas long-term high-dose administration of RIVA increased the total number of SWDs, however, decreased the mean duration. Long-term high-dose RIVA treatment reduced learning-memory and anxiety-like behavior in WAG/Rij rats, while only anxiety-like behavior decreased in Wistar rats. According to the qPCR analysis, long-term RIVA administration reduced the TRPV1 gene expression in WAG/Rij rats, in fact, TRPV1 increased in Wistar rats. These data indicate that single-dose RIVA administration dose-dependently decreases absence seizures, however, long-term administration of RIVA increases absence seizures probably by altering channel expressions such as TRPV1.
Crack development in dredged sediment due to the deformation of vertical drains under intermittent vacuum preloading
Authors: Cao Yupeng , Xu Guizhong , Gao Mengying , Wang Yuchen , Ni Junjun , Han Qiyuan 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The intermittent vacuum preloading in combination with the deformable drainage system method exhibited excellent performance in treating dredged sediment. The contraction and expansion of vertical drainage system caused the formation of cracks on the surface soil. To reveal the mechanisms of crack development, laboratory model box tests were conducted on dredged sediment with different initial water contents (w0) under various expansion strains of vertical drainage system (ε). The study investigated the crack development patterns (e.g., crack number, crack length, maximum crack width, and crack area) on surface soil near the drainage system. The results indicated that the expansion of drainage systems gradually resulted in a radial distribution of soil cracks. The threshold strain values of vertical drainage systems corresponding to the initiation of soil cracks gradually increased, with the increase of w0. The total crack length, total crack area and maximum crack width exhibited a decreasing trend as the w0 increased. This study also identified a critical w0 (w0 < water content at liquid limit) for the formation of cracks on the surface soil. The crack development patterns on the surface soil could be divided into two stages: the slow development stage (ε ≤ 10.0%) and the rapid development stage (ε > 10.0%). The cracks could potentially increase the drainage area, which further enhanced the treatment effect of dredged sediment with high water content.
Experience of Academic Remediation in a South African Medical Undergraduate programme- Exploring the voice of Remediating Learners
Authors: Ugwuanyi Anastasia Ebele , Sodo Pumla , pillay shayla , cooke richard 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background: The purpose of remediation is to provide targeted support and interventions to individuals who are struggling academically, providing support for improvement and achievement of learning goals.
Aim: To explore the perceptions and experience of educators and learners regarding academic remediation within the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro final year integration programme at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Methods: Through a qualitative exploratory study design, in-depth interviews were conducted with the NMFC (Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro) students and focus group discussion were conducted with clinical educators.
Results: Findings revealed a need to deconstruct the meaning of remediation, clarify the procedural approach to successful remediation for learners and provide structured support, taking into consideration the multi-dimensional reasons for poor academic performance.
Conclusion: Wholistic and structured remediation of learners with identified gaps, is crucial in health professions education, to achieve the outcome of clinically competent healthcare providers. A comprehensive approach addressing the factors that impact academic performance is imperative to successful remediation programme.
Development and validation of a prediction model for moxifloxacin-induced delirium in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Authors: Xue Peng , Li Peishan , Lin Ling , Deng Zhengting , Chen Xiaohu 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
The problem of delirium caused by fluoroquinolones, especially moxifloxacin, has posed a great challenge to clinical practice. Currently, there is a shortage of predictive models for predicting moxifloxacin-induced delirium. Therefore, this study aims to develop and validate a predictive model for moxifloxacin-induced delirium in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients.
Methods
This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, China. A total of 488 CAP patients who had received moxifloxacin treatment were included between June 2023 and March 2024. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression and multiple logistic regression were used to identify predictive factors for moxifloxacin-induced delirium. A nomogram containing four predictive factors was created. Discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility were employed to evaluate the model's performance, with internal validation using the bootstrap method. Feasibility analysis of the model was conducted based on the respective prediction probabilities and nomogram scores.
Results
Among the 488 patients, 9.63% (47/488) exhibited moxifloxacin-induced delirium, while the remaining 90.37% (401/488) did not encounter such adverse effects. Through LASSO and multiple logistic regression analysis, we identified increasing age, weight loss, elevated bilirubin levels, and a history of ischemic heart disease as significant predictive factors. These four predictors were utilized to construct a predictive nomogram. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was determined to be 0.889 (95% CI 0.841–0.937), which was further validated through bootstrap sampling analysis with an AUC of 0.897 (95% CI 0.846–0.949). The Hosmer-Lemeshow test yielded a p-value of 0.257, and the calibration curve also indicated that the model exhibits good calibration ability. The decision curve analysis (DCA) demonstrated a positive net benefit within a risk range from 0.5–77%. The clinical impact curve demonstrated a strong alignment between the model's predictions and actual occurrences when the risk threshold exceeded 0.3. The feasibility analysis not only demonstrated the model's advantages over internal variables but also revealed significantly elevated nomogram scores in delirium patients.
Conclusions
This study has developed a predictive model for identifying moxifloxacin-induced delirium in CAP patients, exhibiting excellent performance and providing valuable assistance to clinicians in identifying high-risk individuals.
57 InDel markers for spotted longbarbel catfish, Hemibagrus guttatus developed by whole genome resequencing
Authors: Wu Yuli , Jiang Zhiyong , He Zhichao , Jiang Wanying 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Spotted longbarbel catfish, Hemibagrus guttatus (Lacepède, 1803), is benthic freshwater fish, mainly distributed in southern China, Laos, Thai, and Viet Nam. The wild population of H. guttatus is continuously decreasing, making it essential to protect this valuable fish resources. Understanding the genetic diversity and population structure of H. guttatus is critical to its protection. In the study, we therefore developed 57 InDel markers for H. guttatus by whole genome resequencing. The observed heterozygosity and expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.3333 to 0.5833 and 0.2778 to 0.5000, respectively. The value of polymorphism information content was between 0.2692 and 0.3750. One locus significantly deviated from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p<0.05). These InDel markers are of great value for genetic diversity and conservation of H. guttatus.