bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cultural and Spiritual Adaptations to Extreme Weather Events of Ethnic Farming Communities of the Three Watersheds Situated at Different Altitudinal Locations along Agno River Basin, Benguet and Pangasinan, Philippines
Authors: Florentin Josel M. , Barcellano Emerson V. 
Published: July 2024

Ethnic farming communities in Agno River Basin face climate stressors that threaten their agricultural production. This paper investigated and assessed the cultural/spiritual adaptations to climate variabilities and extremes of ethnic farming communities in Agno River Basin, Philippines. How the presence of these cultural/spiritual practices moderate or mitigate the effects of climate variabilities and extremes were likewise investigated.
The climate-related hazards considered in this study which are pronounced in the river basin are prolonged and extreme rainfall intensity, typhoons and extreme winds, drought, flood and occurrence of pests and diseases. These hazards are becoming more frequent and intense resulting to limited agricultural production. This paper considered only the sectors of agriculture/socioeconomic, water and health.
The descriptive method employed in this study was based on the works of Oppenheimer et al (2014); Saroar, Routray and Leal Filho (2015) and Brooks and Adgers(undated). The data-gathering activities were household survey using pre-tested questionnaires, focused group discussions and key informant interviews. The ethnic affiliations of the farming communities were I-Karao, Ibaloi, Kankanaey and Kalanguya tribes. Secondary data on changing rainfall and erratic temperature characteristics were consistent with the general perception of the ethnic farming communities.
Cultural/ spiritual traditions of Ethnic farming communities in the Agno River Basin form part of their adaptations to climate extremes and variabilities. The greatest number of rituals and activities (5) such as childless couples raising plant materials, burning of rice straws and Alay, Leppas, Maepdesan, and Ibkas or maboteng. are dedicated to ensuring a good harvest. Canyao, Libot, and Begnas are undertaken to prevent the occurrence of hazards. On the other hand, Ubob, Bayanihan, and Sakdo are adaptations to mitigate the impact of climate extremes and variabilities. Both Canyao and Leppas are also thanksgiving activities while Tagainep or dream interpretation serves as a coping mechanism.
THE EFFECT OF A 10-WEEK YOGA BASED INTERVENTION ON IMPROVING HAND GRIP STRENGTH OF AFFECTED ARM IN WOMEN AT RISK FOR BREAST CANCER RELATED LYMPHEDEMA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL
Authors: Panchal Minal , Paul Biman 
Published: July 2024

Background: Decrease strength, swelling, pain, and stiffness in the arm caused by breast cancer related lymphedema can make everyday activities challenging and hinder both fine and gross motor skills. This study aims to investigate whether a yoga-based intervention is practical, safe, and potentially beneficial for women who have had surgery and are at high risk of developing lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Method: A pre – post control experimental random group research design was used. 40 samples (≥ 40 to ≤ 50) years were taken from HCG cancer hospital of Ahmedabad and randomly assigned to control (n=20) and experimental (n=20) group. The experimental group participated in a 10-week yoga-based intervention, with sessions held 5 days a week. Both groups had their hand grip strength of affected arm measured using a GBEX Hand Dynamometer. Results: Collected data were analysed through dependent sample (paired) 't'-test. Result of hand grip strength of affected arm of experimental group was very statistically significant (at p=0.0034) but in control group there was not statically significant (at p =0.5906) among women at risk for breast cancer related lymphedema. Conclusion: Experimental group has shown statistically significant improvement in hand grip strength of affected arm in women at risk for breast cancer related lymphedema.
Evaluation of the association of physical activity levels with self-perceived health, depression, and anxiety in Spanish individuals with high cholesterol levels: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Authors: Denche-Zamorano Ángel , Pisà-Canyelles Jofre , Barrios-Fernández Sabina , Castillo-Paredes Antonio , Pastor-Cisneros Raquel , Mendoza-Muñoz Maria , Salas Gómez Diana , Mendoza Holgado Cristina 
Published: July 2024

Background
Hypercholesterolemia is the most common form of dyslipidaemia in the world leading to negative health effects, both physical and mental. Physical activity (PA) can reduce total cholesterol and has positive effects on mental health. This retrospective cross-sectional study analyses the relationships between physical activity level (PAL), self-perceived health (SPH) and mental health.

Methods
This study was based on data from the Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (SNHS 2017), with 3,176 Spanish adults with high cholesterol as participants. Non-parametric tests were used as the data did not follow normality.

Results
Dependent relationships were found between PAL and SPH, depression and anxiety. Women had higher depression and anxiety prevalences than men, while men were more likely to report being very active, although the proportion of walkers was higher in women. The physically inactive population presented higher negative SPH, depression and anxiety proportions and psychological distress than physically active people.

Conclusion
The physically inactive people had a higher risk of negative SPH, depression and anxiety. Regular PA may improve SPH and mental health in people with high cholesterol, but more studies are needed to establish causal relationships, mechanisms, and optimal doses.
Capture of In Situ Generated Diazo Compounds or Copper Carbenoids by Triphenylphosphine: Selective Synthesis of trans‐ Alkenes and Unsymmetric Azines via Reaction of Aldehydes with Ketone‐Derived N‐Tosylhydrazones
Authors: Sha Qiang , Ling Yifei , Wang Wenyong , Wei Yunyang 
Published: August 2013

AbstractCopper(II) acetylacetonate‐catalyzed Wittig olefination reactions of aldehydes with ketone‐derived N‐tosylhydrazones are reported. A series of tosylhydrazones was investigated and our results showed that the carbon number of the alkyl chain influences the E‐selecivity of the alkenes greatly. Alkenes could be obtained in moderate yields and excellent E‐selectivity when the carbon numbers were up to two. Under metal‐free conditions, triphenylphosphine was able to capture the in situ generated diazo compounds and the corresponding unsymmetrical azines were formed in good yields.magnified image
Catalytic Asymmetric 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloadditions of Alkynes with Isatin‐Derived Azomethine Ylides: Enantioselective Synthesis of Spiro[indoline‐3,2′‐pyrrole] Derivatives
Authors: Shi Feng , Zhu Ren‐Yi , Liang Xia , Tu Shu‐Jiang 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe first catalytic asymmetric 1,3‐dipolar cycloadditions of alkynes with isatin‐derived azomethine ylides have been established in the presence of chiral phosphoric acid, affording synthetically and pharmaceutically important spiro[indoline‐3,2′‐pyrroles] with quaternary stereogenic centers in high yields and excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99% yield, >99% ee). This protocol not only represents the first enantioselective 1,3‐dipolar cycloadditions of alkynes with ketone‐derived azomethine ylides, but also provides the first example of an enantioselective construction of spiro‐oxindole‐based 2,5‐dihydropyrrole scaffold.magnified image
Palladium‐Catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura Cross‐Coupling of α‐Halomethyl Oxime Ethers and Site‐Selective Cross‐Coupling of Dihalo Derivatives
Authors: Noverges Bárbara , Mollar Cristian , Medio‐Simón Mercedes , Asensio Gregorio 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe cross‐coupling reaction of chloro‐ and bromomethyl oxime ethers with a wide range of aryl‐, heteroaryl‐ and vinylboronic acids in the presence of catalytic palladium complexes with different phosphines has been carried out with good yields (60–98%, 40 examples). Regioselective cross‐coupling reactions differentiating between an alkyl or aryl position are achieved from dihalo oxime ethers containing Csp2‐ and Csp3‐halogen bonds using mono‐ or dicoordinated palladium catalysts such as Pd(dba)2/P(o‐tolyl)3or Pd(PPh3)4. The selective orthogonal functionalization of dihalo oxime ethers is also described. Site‐selective transformations allow the introduction of the biaryl motif into dihalo oxime ethers preserving the highly activated alkyl halide moiety vicinal to the oxime group for further transformations. In this context,Z‐ andE‐oxime ethers could be considered as synthetic equivalents of ketones in palladium‐catalyzed Suzuki reactions.magnified image
Enantioselective Construction of Spirooxindole Derivatives: Asymmetric [3+2] Cyclization of Isothiocyanatooxindoles with Allenic Esters or 2‐Butynedioic Acid Diesters
Authors: Du Dan , Jiang Yu , Xu Qin , Shi Min 
Published: August 2013

AbstractA novel Cinchona alkaloid‐derived organocatalyst having stronger hydrogen‐bonding donors that catalyzes the asymmetric [3+2] cycloaddition of 3‐isothiocyanatooxindoles with allenic esters or 2‐butynedioic acid diesters has been developed, affording functionalized spirooxindole derivatives in high yields along with good to excellent enantioselectivities under mild conditions. We also found that by changing the ratio of the substrates, different spirooxindole derivatives could be obtained in high yields along with good to excellent enantioselectivities.magnified image
Gold(I)‐Catalyzed Functionalization of Benzhydryl C(sp3)H Bonds
Authors: Cera Gianpiero , Chiarucci Michel , Dosi Federico , Bandini Marco 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe selective activation/functionalization of benzhydryl C(sp3)H bonds is documented. The gold complex XPhosAuNTf2 turned out to be an efficient catalyst (5 mol%) to transform readily available propargylic esters into di‐ or trisubstituted naphthalenes in high yield. A 1,5‐hydride shift is postulated as the key step of the cascade reaction sequence.magnified image
pH‐ and temperature‐responsive IPN hydrogels based on soy protein and poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide‐co‐sodium acrylate)
Authors: Liu Yong , Cui Yingde , Liao Miaochan 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACTpH‐ and temperature‐responsive interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogels based on soy protein and poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide‐co‐sodium acrylate) were successfully prepared. The structure and properties of the hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analyzer. The equilibrium and dynamic swelling/deswelling behaviors and the drug release properties of the hydrogels responding to pH and/or temperature were also studied in detail. The hydrogels have the porous honeycomb structures, good miscibility and thermal stability, and good pH‐ and temperature‐responsivity. The volume phase transition temperature of the hydrogels is ca. 40°C. Changing the soy protein or crosslinker content could be used to control the swelling behavior and water retention, and the hydrogels have the fastest deswelling rate in pH 1.2 buffer solutions at 45°C. Bovine serum albumin release from the hydrogels has the good pH and temperature dependence. The results show that the proposed IPN hydrogels may have potential applications in the field of biomedical materials such as in drug delivery systems. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 39781.
In situ gelling ophthalmic drug delivery system: Formulation and evaluation
Authors: Mittal Neeraj , Kaur Gurpreet 
Published: August 2013

ABSTRACTDesigning a drug delivery system to target the eye is an interesting and challenging endeavor faced by scientists because of the critical and pharmacokinetically‐specific environment that exists in the eye. Topical administration of ophthalmic drugs is used to alleviate the symptoms and signs caused by ocular surface inflammatory disorders, to treat infections, for glaucoma or intraocular inflammation (uveitis). However, the responsiveness toward the conventionally developed drug delivery system is limited because of the presence of several types of barriers in the eye that impede the effective passage of many drugs leading to minimal dose absorption. Ion activated in situ gelling ocular systems undergo phase transition in the presence of cations (present in the tear fluid), thus enhancing the residence time of drug in the cornea. In the present study natural polysaccharides (pectin alone or in combination with sodium alginate) or a pectin derivative (thiolated pectin [TP] alone or in combination with sodium alginate) were used to formulate in situ gelling eye drops. The formulations were evaluated for their gelling capacity, rheological studies, spreadability, bioadhesion strength, and in vitro drug release. Thiolation of pectin was observed to result in an increase in the gelling behavior, viscosity, and bioadhesive strength. The formulations comprising pectin alone (P7), combination of pectin and sodium alginate (P5SA1) or TP6 demonstrated good in vitro release characteristics. The optimized formulations displayed a significant decrease in the intraocular pressure as compared to the marketed formulation upon instillation in rabbit eye. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 39788.
Bipolar nanofiltration membranes based on plasma modified microfilters
Authors: Gancarz Irena , Duraj Ilona , Bryjak Marek 
Published: August 2013

AbstractTrack‐etched membranes were used as support for deposition of plasma polymerized layers and formation of bipolar nanofiltration membranes. The 75 KHz plasma reactor was applied for that purpose. Three kinds of monomers were plasma polymerized. They were as follows: n‐butylamine, allylamine, and acrylic acid. For each monomer, the best polymerization parameters were selected. It was determined that acrylic acid deposited at the highest rate, then deposited allyloamine and finally n‐butylamine. Among the electrodes, the grounded one offered more stable layer and can be used for plasma polymer deposition. The obtained membranes showed good rejection properties toward bivalent ions. It was shown that the sequence of deposited layers did not affect the separation properties. For some investigated membranes, rejection reached 50–80% value. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014, 131, 39790.
Stereoselective Synthesis of Highly Functionalized Nitrocyclopropanes through the Organocatalyic Michael‐Addition‐Initiated Cyclization of Bromonitromethane and β,γ‐Unsaturated α‐Ketoesters
Authors: Yu Haijian , Wang Qiaohui , Wang Youming , Song Haibing , Zhou Zhenghong , Tang Chuchi 
Published: August 2013

AbstractA highly diastereo‐ and enantioselective cyclopropanation of β,γ‐unsaturated α‐ketoesters with bromonitromethane has been successfully developed through a domino Michael‐addition/intramolecular‐alkylation strategy. Acceptable yields (up to 89 %) and enantioselectivities (up to 96 % ee) have been obtained.
Policy regimes and funding schemes to support investment for next‐generation biofuels in the USA and the EU‐27
Authors: Panoutsou Calliope , Bauen Ausilio , Duffield Jim 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe production of next‐generation biofuels both in the EU‐27 and the USA involves producing biofuels beyond the conventional sugar, starch, vegetable oils, and animal‐fat‐based biofuels now produced commercially. Next‐generation biofuels can be derived from non‐food crops or agricultural residues, fast‐growing trees, forestry, and municipal wastes, etc., and include (cellulosic) ethanol, butanol, methanol, dimethyl ether (DME), Fischer‐Tropsch diesel, upgraded pyrolysis oils, microbial drop‐in gasoline and diesel substitutes, and biofuels made from microbial oils and algae.The context of policy development for next‐generation biofuels both in the USA and the EU‐27 is based on the evidence that as demand for biofuels is growing and both the market and policies become more ambitious, a broader variety of feedstocks are needed to meet increasing production and use goals. At the moment, in both regions, policies to support conventional biofuels are still in place, but new strategies are being adopted at a fast rate to build a bridge from first‐generation to next‐generation biofuels and ensure sustainable supply.This paper presents the background and rationale for the current policy regimes and funding schemes in the USA and EU‐27 in relation to next‐generation biofuels, gives an update of the current market developments and provides a set of recommendations on the key issues that future policy formation should take into account to efficiently translate the ‘ambitious’ targets into a commercialization prospects. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Challenges in the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from biofuel‐induced global land‐use change
Authors: Warner Ethan , Zhang Yimin , Inman Daniel , Heath Garvin 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe estimation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a change in land‐use and management resulting from growing biofuel feedstocks has undergone extensive – and often contentious – scientific and policy debate. Emergent renewable fuel policies require life cycle GHG emission accounting that includes biofuel‐induced global land‐use change (LUC) GHG emissions. However, the science of LUC generally, and biofuels‐induced LUC specifically, is nascent and underpinned with great uncertainty. We critically review modeling approaches employed to estimate biofuel‐induced LUC and identify major challenges, important research gaps, and limitations of LUC studies for transportation fuels. We found LUC modeling philosophies and model structures and features (e.g. dynamic vs. static model) significantly differ among studies. Variations in estimated GHG emissions from biofuel‐induced LUC are also driven by differences in scenarios assessed, varying assumptions, inconsistent definitions (e.g. LUC), subjective selection of reference scenarios against which (marginal) LUC is quantified, and disparities in data availability and quality. The lack of thorough sensitivity and uncertainty analysis hinders the evaluation of plausible ranges of estimates of GHG emissions from LUC. The relatively limited fuel coverage in the literature precludes a complete set of direct comparisons across alternative and conventional fuels sought by regulatory bodies and researchers.Improved modeling approaches, consistent definitions and classifications, availability of high‐resolution data on LUC over time, development of standardized reference and future scenarios, incorporation of non‐economic drivers of LUC, and more rigorous treatment of uncertainty can help improve LUC estimates in effectively achieving policy goals. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Review of US and EU initiatives toward development, demonstration, and commercialization of lignocellulosic biofuels
Authors: Balan Venkatesh , Chiaramonti David , Kumar Sandeep 
Published: August 2013

AbstractAdvanced biofuels produced from lignocellulosic biomass offer an exciting opportunity to produce renewable liquid transportation fuels, biochemicals, and electricity from locally available agriculture and forest residues. The growing interest in biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstock in the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) can provide a path forward toward replacing petroleum‐based fuels with sustainable biofuels which have the potential to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The selection of biomass conversion technologies along with feedstock development plays a crucial role in the commercialization of next‐generation biofuels. There has been synergy and, even with similar basic process routes, diversity in the conversion technologies chosen for commercialization in the EU and the US. The conversion technologies for lignocellulosic biomass to advanced biofuels can be broadly classified in three major categories: biochemical, thermochemical, and hybrid conversions. The objective of this review is to discuss the US and EU biofuel initiatives, feedstock availability, and the state‐of‐art conversion technologies that are potentially ready or are already being deployed for large‐scale applications. The review covers and compares the developments in these areas in the EU and the USA and provides a comprehensive list of the most relevant ongoing development, demonstration, and commercialization activities in various companies, along with the different processing strategies adopted by these projects. © 2013 The Authors. Biofuels, Bioproducts, Biorefining published by Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Pulsradiolytische Untersuchung der Oxidation von ungesättigten Karbonylverbindungen in wäßriger Lösung: Hydratisierte Enole als Zwischenprodukte
Authors: Lilie J. , Henglein A. 
Published: August 2013

AbstractDas OH‐Radikal lagert sich diffusions‐kontrolliert an die Doppelbindungen von Vinylmethylketon, Acrolein und Crotonaldehyd an. Die Spektren der gebildeten C. Radikale wurden gemessen. Die aus Vinylmethylketon und Acrolein gebildeten Radikale disproportionieren mit 30% Häufigkeit, wobei die Enole des Acetoacetaldehyds bzw. des Malondialdehyds entstehen. Die aus Crotonaldehyd gebildeten Radikale disproportionieren mit 86% Häufigkeit, wobei das Enol des Acetoacetaldehyds entsteht.Wenn das OH‐Radikal sich an die hydratisierte Form des Crotonaldehyds anlagert, entsteht letztlich das hydratisierte Enol des Acetoacetaldehyds. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante der spontanen Dehydratation dieses Teilchensmagnified imagewurde zu 54s−1 bestimmt. Die Dehydratation wird durch OH− ‐Ionen in alkalischer Lösung katalysiert. Der pK‐Wert des hydratisierten Enols wurde zu pK = 11,6 bestimmt, die Geschwindigkeitskonstante der spontanen Dehydratation des hydratisierten Enol‐Anionsmagnified imagezu 1,0·104s−1. Die Geschwindigkeitskonstante und Aktivierungsenergie der spontanen Dehydratation des Enols des Malondialdehyds betragen 40s−1 (bei 20°C) bzw. 7,7kcal/mol.
Metabolic syndrome does not impact long‐term survival in patients with acute myocardial infarction after successful percutaneous coronary intervention with drug‐eluting stents
Authors: Won Ki‐Bum , Kim Byeong‐Keuk , Chang Hyuk‐Jae , Shin Dong‐Ho , Kim Jung‐Sun , Ko Young‐Guk , Choi Donghoon , Ha Jong‐Won , Hong Myeong‐Ki , Jang Yangsoo 
Published: August 2013

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate long‐term survival according to the presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug‐eluting stents (DES).BackgroundDespite the significance of coronary reperfusion in AMI, the prognostic impact of MS has been investigated under inconsistent reperfusion therapy in AMI patients.Methods and ResultsThree‐year clinical outcomes, including all‐cause death and the composite of cardiac death or myocardial infarction, were evaluated according to MS status for 963 patients with AMI treated with successful PCI with DES. This study included 494 subjects with MS (51%) and 469 subjects without MS (49%). The incidence of multivessel disease and the mean number of implanted stents were significantly higher in patients with MS than in patients with non‐MS. The occurrence of all‐cause death (5.9% vs. 6.4%, P = 0.789) and the composite outcomes (5.1% vs. 6.2%, P = 0.485) did not differ significantly between patients with and without MS. Cox regression models revealed that MS had no significant impact on all‐cause death (hazard ratio [HR] 0.91; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.55–1.52; P = 0.726) or the composite outcomes (HR 0.81; 95% CI 0.48–1.39; P = 0.448). Obesity was associated with a decreased risk of all‐cause death and the composite outcomes among all MS components.ConclusionsNo difference was observed in long‐term survival according to the presence of MS in patients with AMI after successful PCI with DES. This suggests that reperfusion therapy using PCI with DES is equally beneficial in patients AMI with and without MS. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.