bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rheological and sensory properties of chickpea and quinoa pastes and gels for plant‐based product development
Authors: Viadel Andrés , Laguna Laura , Tárrega Amparo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the modification of mechanical, rheological, and sensory properties of chickpea pastes and gels by incorporating other ingredients (olive oil or quinoa flour), to develop plant‐based alternatives that meet consumer demands for healthy, natural, and enjoyable food products. The pastes and gels were made with different amounts of chickpea flour (9% and 12%, respectively). For each product, a first set of products with different oil content and a second set with quinoa flour (either added or replaced) were produced. The viscoelastic properties of the pastes and the mechanical properties of the gels were measured. Sensory evaluation and preference assessment were carried out with 100 participants using ranking tests. The study found remarkable differences in rheological, mechanical, and sensory properties of chickpea products upon the inclusion of oil and quinoa flour. The addition of oil increased the viscosity and decreased the elastic contribution to the viscoelasticity of the pastes, while it improved the firmness and plasticity in gels. It also increased the creaminess and preference of both pastes and gels. Replacing chickpea with quinoa flour resulted in less viscous pastes and gels with less firmness and more plasticity. In terms of sensory properties, the use of quinoa as a replacement ingredient resulted in less lumpiness in the chickpea paste and less consistency and more creaminess in both the pastes and gels, which had a positive effect on preference. The addition of quinoa increased the viscosity of pastes and the firmness and stiffness of gels. It increased the consistency and creaminess of both pastes and gels. Quinoa flour and/or olive oil are suitable ingredients in the formulation of chickpea‐based products. They contribute to the structure of the system, providing different textural properties that improve acceptance.
Hydrocolloid‐based fruit fillings: A comprehensive review on formulation, techno‐functional properties, synergistic mechanisms, and applications
Authors: Alam Masud , Dar Basharat Nabi , Nanda Vikas 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis study offers a comprehensive review of current developments regarding the utilization of diverse hydrocolloids in formulating fruit fillings across different fruit types, their impact on textural attributes, rheological properties, thermal stability, syneresis, and nutritional advantages of fillings and optimization of its characteristics to align with consumer preferences. The review also focuses on the various factors influencing fruit fillings, including the selection of fruits, processing methodologies, the inherent nature and concentration of hydrocolloids, and their synergistic interactions. In depth, scientific work on the impact of the parameters such as pH, total soluble solids, and sugar content within the fruit fillings was also discussed. Additionally, this article focuses on the utilization of the diverse fruit fillings developed by using hydrocolloids in bakery products including pastry, tartlet, muffins, cookies, and so forth. The review establishes that hydrocolloids offer a spectrum of techno‐functional attributes conducive to strengthening both the structural and thermal stability of fruit fillings, consequently extending their shelf life. It further establishes that incorporating of hydrocolloids facilitates the development of healthier food products by mitigating the necessity of excessive sugar or various other less favorable ingredients. The incorporation of fruit fillings in bakery products significantly increases the value proposition of these baked goods, contributing to their overall enhancement of quality and sensory value.
Dynamics of multilevel alliances in St. Johns River, Florida, Tamanend's bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops erebennus) with respect to an epizootic unusual mortality event
Authors: Brightwell Kristin K. , Krzyszczyk Ewa B. , Gibson Quincy A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDisturbance events can alter a community's association patterns, which can influence mating tactics. The St. Johns River (SJR) bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops erebennus) community was impacted by the 2013–2015 unusual mortality event (UME), caused by cetacean morbillivirus, through mortality and social network changes. We analyzed male alliance stability and behavior from April 2011 through March 2017 with respect to the UME. During the UME, 12 first‐order alliance dyads ended due to a partner's death or disappearance. Alliance tactics varied: forming second‐order alliances (n = 21 alliances; teams of first‐order alliances), forming first‐order alliances (n = 13 alliances) or remaining unallied after an alliance dissolved (n = 8 individuals). During‐ and post‐UME, fewer allied males formed second‐order alliances (55%) compared to pre‐UME (68%). While the UME likely indirectly influenced alliance behavior through demographic changes, female presence and breeding season consistently influenced alliance associations and consortships (cooperatively flanking a female), indicating a reproductive function for SJR alliances. Increased consortships when a second‐order partner was present suggests second‐order alliances may provide consortship support against rival males. These results enhance our understanding of multilevel alliance reproductive benefits and demonstrate the adaptability of male mating tactics in response to disturbances resulting in demographic changes.
Establishing the limitations on using archived marine mammal samples for stable isotope analysis: an examination of differing preservation methods on tissues of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and gray seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Authors: Moore Daniel M. , Cunningham Emily G. , Crowder Kayla D. , Gröcke Darren R. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe use of biological samples from museum and/or archive collections is common in stable isotope research, particularly for marine mammals. Yet, the temporal stability of isotopic values across various tissue types and the influence of different preservatives on these values are not fully understood, posing significant challenges for accurate data interpretation. Here we examine the impact of three different tissue preservation methods (DMSO, ethanol, freezing), on seven different tissues (blubber, heart, kidney, lung, liver, muscle, and skin) from both a harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and a gray seal (Halichoerus grypus) for stable isotope analysis in a 1‐year period. Our results demonstrate that storage in DMSO generates greater temporal variability in δ13C and δ15N for all tissue types, particularly in the first six months of storage. Furthermore, tissues stored in DMSO often exhibited lower δ13C and δ15N values compared to those stored frozen or in ethanol. This finding highlights a significant issue for studies utilizing tissues stored in DMSO, regardless of the storage duration. These results underscore the critical need for careful consideration of preservation methods in studies involving stored tissues, providing valuable insights for experimental design and management of tissue archives.
Cooking and food skills and their relationship with adherence to the Mediterranean diet in young adults attending university: A cross‐sectional study from Türkiye
Authors: Ünal Gökçe 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAdherence to the Mediterranean diet has decreased among university students in many countries. Cooking skills (CS) and food skills (FS) have been suggested as potential targets for reversing this decline. This study aims to determine CS and FS and to examine their relationship with adherence to the Mediterranean diet in young adults attending university in Türkiye. This cross‐sectional study was conducted between March 2022 and April 2022 at Ondokuz Mayıs University in Samsun, Türkiye, and included 859 university students (56.1% women; mean age 22.57 ± 2.75 years). Sociodemographic characteristics were collected. The CS and FS measure and the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) were administered. The mean MEDAS, CS and FS scores were 4.77 ± 1.97, 59.10 ± 18.17 and 77.81 ± 22.27, respectively. Those with higher MEDAS scores (quartile three and quartile four‐Q3 and Q4) had significantly higher CS scores than those with lower scores (Q1 and Q2), while those in the lowest quartile (Q1) had lower FS scores than all other quartiles (p < 0.001). Total scores of CS and FS positively, although weakly, correlated with MEDAS (r = 0.227 and r = 0.296; p < 0.001). Two separate models for CS and FS were analysed; along with access to kitchen facilities, CS and FS contributed the most variability, accounting for 8.9% and 11.8% of the variance in MEDAS, respectively (p < 0.001). This research indicates that higher CS and FS in university students are associated with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet. It is also recommended that kitchen facilities be provided for them to practice these skills.
Impact of nursing interventions on the prevention of ocular surface disorders in critical care patients: A systematic review
Authors: Arevalo‐Buitrago Pedro , Collado María José Bermejo , Martínez Ángel Gutiérrez , Villarejo Raquel Cordón , Recio Mª. Esther Rincón , Díaz Encarnación Quero , López Francisco Javier Dorante , Gomáriz Antonio Alexis Mena , García Gumersindo Emilio Calvo , Montoro Francisco José Cabello , López‐Soto Pablo Jesús 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundIntensive care unit (ICU) patients are at an increased risk of ocular surface injuries because of various factors such as reduced tear production and impaired protective mechanisms. Despite the significance of ocular care in ICU settings, there is a lack of consensus on effective interventions, leading to inadequate prevention of ocular surface disease (OSD).AimThis systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of nursing eye care in preventing OSD in ICU patients. Secondary objectives included identifying primary risk factors for ocular injuries and examining the most effective preventive methods.Study DesignA systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted, encompassing a literature search, article selection, quality assessment and data synthesis. Studies meeting inclusion criteria were observational studies and clinical trials, focusing on adults admitted to ICUs under sedation and receiving mechanical ventilation.ResultsOf 3545 initially identified articles, 12 studies met inclusion criteria. These studies involved a total of 1853 participants. Various interventions were assessed, including saline rinsing, lubricating drops, gel lubricants, occlusion with polyethylene dressing, passive blinking and eyelid closure with tape. Moist chamber occlusion every 6 h combined with gel lubrication emerged as the most effective method in preventing OSD.ConclusionsGel lubrication along with moist chamber occlusion proved to be the most effective strategy in preventing ocular injuries in ICU patients. Conversely, the routine use of physiological saline was associated with increased severity of corneal lesions. Properly defined protocols and well‐trained nursing teams are crucial for reducing ocular injuries in ICU settings.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe findings underscore the importance of implementing evidence‐based eye care protocols in ICUs, emphasizing the use of gel lubrication and ocular surface protection to mitigate the risk of OSD. This highlights the need for comprehensive training programmes for ICU nursing staff to ensure optimal ocular care delivery.
Delirium prevalence in emergency department patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Wang Yusi , Dai Min , Chen Xiaoli , Zhang Jianna 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundDelirium is a common acute mental disorder, and its adverse outcomes often cause distress to both patients and their families. Despite its prevalence in patients treated in emergency departments, delirium is frequently overlooked.AimThis study aims to systematically evaluated and meta‐analysis the prevalence of delirium among emergency patients, providing insights into its prevalence and offering guidance for its management and prevention.Study DesignObservational studies on the prevalence of delirium in emergency departments were systematically searched in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Medline databases. Relevant English‐language studies published up to 18 September 2023 were reviewed, and meta‐analysis was conducted using Stata 14.0 software. Quality assessment of included literature was performed using the methodological index for non‐randomized studies (MINORS), and publication bias was assessed using Egger's test.ResultsThirteen studies encompassing a total sample size of 33 839 cases were included, with 3082 cases of delirium incidents. The findings revealed a 15% prevalence rate of delirium in emergency departments, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of (0.10, 0.20) and an overall heterogeneity of 98.37% (p = .000). Among emergency department patients over 65 years of age, the prevalence of delirium was 12%, with a 95% CI of (0.07, 0.19) and a heterogeneity of 94.59%. For patients over 18 years of age, the prevalence was 17%, with a 95% CI of (0.10, 0.25) and a heterogeneity of 98.94%.ConclusionsThis meta‐analysis reveals an overall 15% prevalence rate of delirium among patients in emergency departments.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIn clinical practice, emergency medical staff should strengthen the screening and management of emergency delirium patients.
The indelible role of the interpretive researcher's fore‐structure in traversing the hermeneutic circle
Authors: SmithBattle Lee , Schmuke Ashley D. , Dettenmeier Patricia A. , Donahue Katie A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractPhenomenological researchers are obliged to grasp the epistemological and ontological differences between the Husserlian and Heideggerian branches of phenomenology to avoid misappropriating phenomenological terms or mischaracterizing study design. To that end, we spell out the key differences between both phenomenological traditions as background for describing the indelible role that the researcher's background assumptions, or fore‐structure, play in interpretive studies. We draw on our four studies to illustrate how we traversed the hermeneutic circle to disclose, challenge, and refine the personal, cultural, clinical, and scientific assumptions hidden in our fore‐structures. Our reflections highlight how understanding evolves, not by bracketing or disengaging ourselves from the phenomena we study, but by engaging in an open dialog that seeks understanding as lived by patients and families.
The pentatricopeptide repeat protein DG1 promotes the transition to bilateral symmetry during Arabidopsis embryogenesis through GUN1‐mediated plastid signals
Authors: Li Yajie , Liu Yiqiong , Ran Guiping , Yu Yue , Zhou Yifan , Zhu Yuxian , Du Yujuan , Pi Limin 
Published: August 2024

Summary

During Arabidopsis embryogenesis, the transition of the embryo's symmetry from radial to bilateral between the globular and heart stage is a crucial event, involving the formation of cotyledon primordia and concurrently the establishment of a shoot apical meristem (SAM). However, a coherent framework of how this transition is achieved remains to be elucidated.

In this study, we investigated the function of DELAYED GREENING 1 (DG1) in Arabidopsis embryogenesis using a newly identified dg1‐3 mutant. The absence of chloroplast‐localized DG1 in the mutants led to embryos being arrested at the globular or heart stage, accompanied by an expansion of WUSCHEL (WUS) and SHOOT MERISTEMLESS (STM) expression. This finding pinpoints the essential role of DG1 in regulating the transition to bilateral symmetry. Furthermore, we showed that this regulation of DG1 may not depend on its role in plastid RNA editing.

Nevertheless, we demonstrated that the DG1 function in establishing bilateral symmetry is genetically mediated by GENOMES UNCOUPLED 1 (GUN1), which represses the transition process in dg1‐3 embryos.

Collectively, our results reveal that DG1 functionally antagonizes GUN1 to promote the transition of the Arabidopsis embryo's symmetry from radial to bilateral and highlight the role of plastid signals in regulating pattern formation during plant embryogenesis.
Bayesian Estimation of Fixed Effects Models with Large Datasets*
Authors: Qian Hang 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn hierarchical prior longitudinal models, random effects are estimated by the Gibbs sampler. We show that fixed effects can be handled by a similar Gibbs sampler under a diffuse prior on the unobserved heterogeneity. The dummy variable approach for fixed effects is computationally intensive and has the out‐of‐memory risk, while the Gibbs sampler can reproduce the dummy variable estimator without creating dummy variables, and therefore avoids the memory burden. Compared to alternating projections and other classical approaches, our method simplifies both inference and estimation of the limited dependent variable models with fixed effects. The proposed method is applied to a real‐world mortgage dataset for classification with three‐way fixed effects on banks, regions, and loan purposes.
Psychometric Evaluation of the Complexity of Care in the Home Care Setting Instrument (COMID) in Italian Language
Authors: Levati Sara , Bonetti Loris , Prandi Cesarina , Bianchi Monica 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTAimTo test the psychometric properties of the complexity assessment instrument for home nursing practice (COMID) Italian version.DesignCross‐sectional study.MethodsInternal consistency was determined using Cronbach's alpha, whilst the two‐way mixed effects, absolute agreement, single measure intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC 3.1) was calculated to evaluate the inter‐rater reliability both on individual factors and the overall score. Registered Nurses enrolled at the MSc in Nursing at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland and homecare nurses working for several home care institutions were involved in the data collection process following ad hoc training on the use of the COMID assessment instrument.ResultsA total of 220 questionnaires were completed by 36 nurses. Cronbach's alpha was 0.764, in line with the original study. The inter‐rater reliability ranged from good (factor 6 ICC = 0.85) to excellent (factors 1–5 ICC > 91), with the ICC assessed on the total score of the COMID also excellent (ICC = 0.95).ConclusionThe COMID Italian version is a valid and reliable instrument for homecare nurses to assess complex situations according to the tests performed on a sample of older people receiving home care in Southern Switzerland.Implications for PracticeThe use of such an instrument will enable the identification of the most relevant areas of complexity to be discussed by the nursing and multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver personalised caring interventions.
Fungicidal activity and molecular docking of glycerol‐derived triazole compounds for controlling coffee leaf rust
Authors: da Cruz Tatiane Paulino , da Rocha Matheus Ricardo , da Silva Sophia Machado Ferreira , Moraes Willian Bucker , Moraes Simone de Paiva Caetano Bucker , Gazolla Poliana Aparecida Rodrigues , de Oliveira Mariana Belizário , de Queiroz Vagner Tebaldi , Teixeira Róbson Ricardo , de Oliveira Osmair Vital , Resende Juliana Alves , Costa Adilson Vidal , de Jesus Junior Waldir Cintra 
Published: August 2024

AbstractCoffee leaf rust (CLR), caused by Hemileia vastatrix, poses a significant threat to global coffee production, resulting in substantial economic losses. This study explores the effectiveness of triazole derivatives synthesized from glycerol in controlling CLR in conilon coffee (Coffea canephora). In vitro assays evaluated the inhibitory effect of triazole derivatives (4a–4q) at concentrations of 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 ppm on H. vastatrix urediniospore germination, followed by greenhouse experiments to assess their preventive and curative potential. Preventive and curative sprayings of the four most efficient triazoles were conducted on seedlings inoculated with H. vastatrix at concentrations ranging from 0 to 400 ppm, evaluating severity, sporulation, incubation and latent periods. Triazole derivatives 4b, 4d, 4f and 4o effectively suppressed H. vastatrix urediniospore germination, achieving reductions between 9.9% and 78.8%. In greenhouse trials, these compounds demonstrated preventive efficacy by prolonging incubation and latent periods, reducing sporulation and mitigating rust severity, with triazole 4f exhibiting the highest efficiency. Furthermore, the derivatives showed effectiveness in curative treatments, particularly triazole 4f. Physiological analyses indicated no significant alterations in coffee plant metabolism, suggesting the safety of these compounds for agricultural use. Molecular docking studies elucidated their mechanism of action, suggesting their potential as antifungal agents by interacting with the HvCYP51 enzyme involved in ergosterol biosynthesis. Overall, the study underscores the promising efficacy of glycerol‐derived triazole derivatives in managing CLR, providing sustainable solutions for disease control in agriculture.
Identification of host gene regulation and resistance pathway dynamics at diverse infection stages of Rhizoctonia solaniAG3‐TB
Authors: Li Xinchun , Li Yan , Liu He , Liu Dongyang , Xu Chuantao , Yan Min , Zhang Chongjin , Zhang Chong , Xia Zihao , An Mengnan , Wu Yuanhua 
Published: August 2024

AbstractRhizoctonia solani is a fungal pathogen that causes significant losses in agricultural production. Because of its rapid transmission and broad host range, the exploration of genes involved in defense responses to the infection of R. solani has become an important task. Here, we performed a time‐course RNA‐Seq experiment to explore crucial genes or pathways involved in host responses to R. solani AG3‐TB infection at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post inoculation (hpi). GO and KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that most DEGs were enriched in the basal metabolism pathways, including carbohydrate metabolic processes and the biosynthesis of amino acids. Moreover, catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were up‐regulated, and transcription factors (TFs) such as WRKY, AP2, and MYB were increased significantly compared to the control (0 hpi). Silencing of WRKY70 and catalase‐3 exhibited elevated susceptibility to the fungal infection. To summarize, the TFs WRKY70 and WRKY75, genes involved in jasmonic acid (JA), salicylic acid (SA), and brassinosteroids (BR) signaling pathways, and defense‐related enzymes may play crucial roles in the host responses to R. solani AG3‐TB infection.