bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Construction of a mouse model for sensitive skin research
Authors: Huang Bingli , Wang Xueer , Bu Lingwei , Zhang Yarui , Liu Xiaoran , Liang Fengting , Zhang Xinyue , Tang Xueting , Wu Shenhua , Huang Jianyuan , Zhang Lin , Zhang Min 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundCurrent animal models of sensitive skin do not adequately reflect the objective symptoms or physiological manifestations observed in human sensitive skin.ObjectiveTo construct and validate a sensitive skin model in mice.MethodsTape stripping (TS) was used to induce partial mechanical disruption of the lipid film and stratum corneum. Subsequently, propylene glycol (PG) was applied to disrupt the lipid structure in the skin barrier, and capsaicin (CS) activate transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) receptors of keratinocytes to simulate the formation of sensitive skin. Evident itching and tingling sensations, scaly skin, vasodilation, local congestion, increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), elevated TRPV1 expression, and inflammatory symptoms were subsequently evaluated.ResultsTS combined with PG and CS application resulted in skin flakes; skin barrier disruption; vascular dilation; increased itching, stinging, and inflammation; TRPV1 upregulation in the epidermis; and a significant increase in lactic acid‐induced itching and stinging.ConclusionUsing a combination of TS and PG, and CS application, a mouse model of sensitive skin was successfully established involving various skin phenotypes and physiological manifestations, including skin flakes, vasodilation, increased blood flow and TEWL, itching and stinging sensations, inflammation, and elevated TRPV1 expression.
Pit builders are assisted by walls to find suitable sites for pit construction but are slowed down by obstacles and their initial distance from the destination
Authors: Michaeli Noah , Nadu Yoav , Subach Aziz , Scharf Inon 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Habitat selection plays a critical role in the survival and reproduction of animals, with implications for all important behaviours. Animals are often limited in their familiarity with their habitat and rely on their senses and the habitat structure to detect suitable sites to settle in.
We focus here on a trap‐building predator, the wormlion, which constructs pitfall traps in loose soil, and examine how the distance from suitable microhabitats and the presence of obstacles affect its habitat selection.
We conducted four experiments. Experiment 1 assessed the impact of distance on the probability of wormlions reaching a suitable microhabitat. Experiment 2 examined the interaction between distance and obstacles. Experiment 3 investigated the influence of walls on the probability of reaching destinations. Experiment 4 evaluated walls as either leading paths or barriers.
Our results showed that increasing distance from the destination negatively affected the probability of wormlions reaching it, with larger individuals more likely to cover greater distances. Obstacles interacted with distance, generally decreasing movement when present. Walls positively influenced orientation, aiding wormlions in reaching suitable sites, either by following the wall or locating the destination along the wall. The function of walls varied, sometimes facilitating movement and sometimes decreasing it, depending on their orientation and context.
These findings suggest that walls may serve as navigational aids for wormlions in urban environments, assisting them in locating suitable microhabitats. This has implications for understanding habitat selection in urban ecosystems. Future research should explore the long‐term effects of walls on wormlion survival and habitat quality in more natural settings.
Young people's participation in their own mental health care: Session‐by‐session feedback in youth mental health services (headspace)
Authors: Rickwood Debra , Albrecht Sabina , Telford Nic 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimYoung people's participation in their own mental healthcare requires ways for them to provide feedback to their clinicians on how they are experiencing their treatment. Key dimensions of session experience are willingness to attend, feeling listened to and understood, working on issues important to them, feeling hopeful for the future and feeling that things are improving in their lives. This study reports on young people's session experiences over time and by key demographics for headspace youth mental health services.MethodsThe sample comprised 16 484 young people aged 12–25 years who commenced an episode of care at one of the 150 headspace centres between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 and who had attended at least two services. Data were collected via the routinely collected headspace minimum data set.ResultsOverall, young people reported very positive session experiences over all the session dimensions. Few demographic differences were found: session ratings were more positive for young adults (18+ years) compared with adolescents (under 18 years). Scores on all five dimensions improved with more visits, and willingness to attend and working on issues important to the young person were strong predictors of service engagement. Better session experience scores were associated with more positive ratings of quality of life.ConclusionsYoung people experience their headspace sessions very positively, and more positive experiences are associated with better service engagement and quality of life. Routinely collecting session feedback gives young people a valuable way to participate in and inform their own care.
Why an EU country under the surveillance procedure (Article 7.1 TEU) should not chair the Council Presidency
Authors: De Capitani Emilio , Dastoli Virgilio 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMutual trust that is the bedrock of intra‐EU cooperation should not be equated to ‘blind trust’ when a Member State is under the ‘surveillance’ procedure foreseen by Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union. In this perspective it would be risky for the European Council to recognise a key coordinating role, as is the case when holding the Council Presidency, to a Member State under Article 7.1 TUE. It would then be sensible for the Council to modify its 2016 Decision, and delay the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to such a time when the Article 7(1) TEU surveillance procedure will have been successfully concluded.
Last year of life care transitions between long‐term care insurance services in Japan: Analysis of long‐term care insurance claims data
Authors: Kashiwagi Masayo , Kashiwagi Kimikazu , Morioka Noriko , Abe Kazuhiro 
Published: July 2024

AimWe determined the number of care transitions in the year before death among older adults requiring long‐term care (LTC) and those receiving public LTC insurance (LTCI) services in Japan, along with care transition pathways and factors associated with the number of care transitions.MethodsThis study used data from the Japanese LTCI claims, which store national information on certification of needed LTC and LTCI claims data. Services received in the year before death were classified as in‐home, facility, mixture of in‐home and facility, and not using LTCI services. The transition count is presented, and Sankey diagrams are produced to visualize care transition pathways. We used a multivariable analysis to identify factors associated with the number of care transitions.ResultsOf the participants, 276 896 (65.2%) experienced at least one transition in LTCI care settings in the year before death. Further, 72.0% of those requiring mild LTC underwent one or more transitions. Participants who were 75–84 years old (vs. 65–74 years old), male, without medical care needs, with symptoms of dementia, and with changes in LTC needs in the year before death were more likely to require care transitions. Moreover, participants with higher baseline LTC needs were less likely to require transitions.ConclusionOver half the participants requiring LTC underwent one or more care transitions in the year before death. Policy deliberations regarding enhancing care under the LTCI system at the end of life and optimizing care transitions are necessary. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 883–890.
Emotional labour in comforting strangers on social media
Authors: Ren Wei , Li Yufei 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEmotional support on social media has become a popular way for people to seek comfort when facing failures and frustrations. This paper investigates the social practice of comforting strangers on the Chinese social media platform Douban. The emotional labour framework was adopted to examine the ways in which the comforting practice managed the emotions of both the comfortee and the comforter. A dataset of 400 replies was collected from Douban to analyse the use of comforting strategies and whether the conversation topic influenced their use. The study showed that comforters employed various strategies to manage distressed others’ emotions and their own emotions. The results showed a dichotomy between explicit and implicit comfort in managing comfortee emotions. Three types of replies for managing the comforter's emotions were observed, namely, a concealed reply, a projective reply, and a comparative reply. The study also revealed a correlation between conversation topics and the use of these replies.
Evaluation of the information provided in the instruction manuals of dental light‐curing units
Authors: Al‐Zain Afnan O. , Ismail Eman H. , Balhaddad Abdulrahman A. , Toras Osamah , Alharthy Yousif , Alsultan Rafa , Alrossais Abeer , Price Richard B. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study evaluated the completeness and accuracy of information in LCU instruction manuals from 40 manufacturers.Materials and MethodsInstruction manuals from 40 LCUs (20 from leading manufacturers and 20 budget units) were reviewed. Twenty‐eight parameters across five categories were assessed using a binary scale (0=incorrect/missing, 1=correct). The categories and their respective evaluation scores were: LCU characteristics (43%), instructions for use (7%), safety precautions (14%), maintenance recommendations (29%), and regulatory certification (7%). These scores were combined to produce a final score.ResultsScores from leading manufacturers ranged between 46‐86%, while the budget category ranged from 18‐68%. All manuals provided information about the wavelength/spectrum of the LCU. Only Valo X and Valo Cordless reported power values and used the term “irradiance” instead of “intensity.” Details such as LED type and active tip emission area were often missing. Instructions on how to use the LCU to photo‐cure resins were frequently limited. Although most manuals addressed safety precautions, several lacked details on heat issues and general health precautions. All manuals included maintenance instructions, though information on replacement parts was often missing. Among the LCUs, 85% stated they were CE certified, 32% held both FDA and CE certification, and 63% claimed compliance with ISO and/or IEC standards.ConclusionsThere were notable differences in the completeness and accuracy of the instruction manuals. Manuals from major manufacturers generally provided more comprehensive information than their budget counterparts.Clinical SignificanceInstruction manuals should contain accurate information to help clinicians deliver the highest standard of care. The lack of important information about the LCUs in the manuals is concerning.
Genomics and phylogenetic relationships of microsporidia and their relatives
Authors: South Lilith R. , Hurdeal Vedprakash G. , Fast Naomi M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMicrosporidia are intracellular parasites that all possess a unique infection apparatus involving a polar tube. Upon contact with a host cell, this tube forms the conduit through which the parasite enters the host. Infecting mostly animals, microsporidian species can be transmitted vertically or horizontally, and exert various effects on their hosts: infections range from being relatively benign to lethal. Microsporidian genomes possess highly divergent sequences and are often substantially reduced in size. Their divergent sequences and unique morphology created early challenges to our understanding of their phylogenetic position within the tree of eukaryotes. Over the last couple of decades, advances in both sequencing technology and phylogenetic methodology supported a clear relationship between microsporidia and fungi. However, the specifics of this relationship were muddied by the lack of known microsporidian relatives. With increased taxon discovery and the morphological and molecular characterization of microsporidia‐like taxa, rozellids and aphelids, a better resolved picture is emerging. Here we review the history of microsporidian taxonomy and current status of genomics of microsporidia and their nearest relatives, with an aim to understand their morphological and metabolic differences, along with their evolutionary relationships.
Caregiver‐specific quality measures for home‐ and community‐based services: Environmental scan and stakeholder priorities
Authors: Noël Polly Hitchcock , Penney Lauren S. , Finley Erin P. , Parish Julie , Pugh Jacqueline A. , Delgado Roxana E. , Peacock Kimberly S. , Dang Stuti , Trivedi Ranak , Bouldin Erin D. , Pugh Mary J. , Rupper Randall W. , Kalvesmaki Andrea , Leykum Luci K. ,   the Elizabeth Dole Center of Excellence for Veteran and Caregiver Research Team
Published: July 2024

AbstractAlthough family caregivers are increasingly recognized for their essential role in helping vulnerable adults live in the community for as long as possible, their priorities and perspectives have not been well‐integrated into quality assessments of home‐ and community‐based services (HCBS). Our overall goal was to identify measurement gaps to guide monitoring and improve HCBS. Caregiver‐specific measurement priorities were identified during a multi‐level stakeholder engagement process that included 34 Veterans, 24 caregivers, and 39 facility leaders, clinicians, and staff across four VA healthcare systems. We mapped items from national quality measure sets for HCBS identified during an environmental scan onto the stakeholder‐identified measurement priorities. Only 5 of 11 non‐VA measure sets and three of four VA measure sets explicitly included caregiver‐specific items that were aligned with or relevant to stakeholders' measurement priorities. Six of 14 stakeholder‐identified priorities were not reflected in any measure sets, such as those that explicitly assess caregiver‐reported experience with services that directly or indirectly support their role as caregivers within HCBS. Although family caregivers fulfill a critical role in helping adults with complex medical needs live independently for as long as possible, their priorities and perspectives have not been well‐integrated into quality assessments of HCBS. Measures that acknowledge caregivers' roles and incorporate their priorities can help healthcare systems to better monitor and improve HCBS quality, thereby enabling Veterans to remain in the community as long as possible.
Ingredients of successful therapeutic relationships with foster youth according to key stakeholders in child welfare: A grounded theory analysis
Authors: Linville Deanna , Ruff Saralyn , Morgan Kaycee , Zilberstein Karen 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFoster youth reportedly have a significant need for mental health services and the quality of the therapeutic relationship can influence service engagement. We employed grounded theory methods to conduct interviews and focus groups with 48 key stakeholders in child welfare to deepen our theoretical understanding of therapeutic relationships with foster youth. The central theory that emerged was that a successful therapeutic relationship is an essential ingredient of the healing process for current and former foster youth. Participants identified hindrances to a successful therapeutic relationship, such as when therapist mishandles countertransference or inappropriately uses self‐disclosure, as well as what therapists can do to build a successful therapeutic relationship, such as when a therapist fosters a secure attachment and promotes client agency. The findings offer insight into some of the important facets of building and maintaining a trusting and successful therapeutic relationship with current and former foster youth.
From mandala to flowchart: Managerial governmentality and the evidentiary technologies of Indonesia's Reformasi
Authors: Donzelli Aurora 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWith the dissolution of an authoritarian regime, novel semiotic technologies are mobilized in the service of producing new political imaginaries. Through what visual and discursive practices can “democracy” be made visible? How can “good governance” be convincingly attested? This paper explores the evidentiary infrastructures of Indonesia's s‐driven democratic transition to introduce a broader reflection on the role of graphic artifacts in disseminating neoliberal ideologies of transparency and managerial notions of “good governance.” Since the end of Suharto's authoritarian regime, a new genre of graphic artifacts has proliferated within Indonesian government offices: colorful vinyl banners with flowcharts and diagrams illustrating institutional mission statements, bureaucratic procedures, and administrative structures. Marking a clear departure from the traditional iconography of the mandala‐like pre‐democratic state, these flowcharts are only partially successful. Their aspiration to be iconic materializations of an efficient new mode of governance betrays widespread anxieties that the Reform Era has fallen short of its reformist promise.
Anaemia among school‐going adolescents in Burkina Faso: Prevalence and associated factors
Authors: Millogo Ourohiré , Cliffer Ilana R. , Barry Yllassa , Kouanda Idrissa , Compaore Guillaume , Wang Dongqing , Sie Ali , Fawzi Wafaie 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAdolescence, a stage of growth between 10 and 19 years, is a transitional period of intense cognitive, emotional and physical development. Though iron deficiency is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among this age group, nutritional interventions targeting adolescents are rare. To inform policy and practice aimed at adolescent health, we established the burden of anaemia among school‐going adolescents in Center West Burkina Faso and investigated the potential explanatory factors. A cross‐sectional survey was conducted between January and March 2021. Blood samples, socio‐demographic, socioeconomic, anthropometric, dietary and water, sanitation and hygiene data from 2947 students aged 10–18 years were collected. Anaemia was determined by the World Health Organization's sex‐ and age‐specific haemoglobin concentrations. χ2 tests and logistic regressions were used to identify factors associated with anaemia. The prevalence of anaemia among adolescents in the sample was 36.2%, including 24.2% mild, 11.6% moderate and 0.4% severe anaemia. Compared to males, females were 19% less likely to have mild anaemia (adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] = 0.81; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 0.689, 0.955) but 42% more likely to be moderately or severely anaemic (aOR = 1.42; 95% CI: 1.102, 1.831). Among iron‐rich foods, tamarind (aOR = 0.75; 95% CI: 0.610, 0.929) and pumpkin leaves (aOR = 0.77; 95% CI: 0.605, 0.974) were associated with lower odds of anaemia. Several water, sanitation and hygiene factors were associated with higher haemoglobin, including handwashing after toilet use (β = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.031, 0.966) and tooth brushing twice daily (β = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.030, 0.354). Anaemia among adolescents in Burkina Faso should be addressed with interventions targeting diet, sanitation and hygiene.
Being the supervisor: A duo‐ethnographic exploration of social justice in postgraduate health professions education
Authors: Frambach Janneke , van Schalkwyk Susan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThere is growing global awareness of the importance of matters of equity and social justice. In health professions education (HPE), research has focused at undergraduate level and on health sciences curricula. Increasingly, health care professionals engage in HPE Master's and doctoral studies, where they are educated as curriculum designers and ‘producers’ of knowledge through their research. Considering their role in shaping what (and how it) is taught in health sciences curricula, questions can be asked about the extent to which postgraduate pedagogies are mindful of matters of social justice. As supervisors of postgraduate HPE students and as directors of such programmes, we interrogated and juxtaposed our perspectives on social justice and how these perspectives influence our postgraduate HPE supervisory and directing practices in our respective contexts.MethodologyUtilising a duo‐ethnographic approach, in which we each represented a site of enquiry, we generated data through written reflections and dialogic engagement framed around research questions about (1) our understanding of social justice, (2) how this influenced our practices as postgraduate supervisors and (3) how this influenced our practices and policies as directors of postgraduate studies. We recorded and transcribed our data generation meetings. Based on open coding of the transcriptions and written reflections, we constructed a conversation around our research questions. We integrated our reflexive journals in the conversation.Findings and DiscussionOur conversations were characterised by three sets of ideas involving the terminology around social justice, the complex nature of social justice, and the individual and social justice. These played out differently in our contexts, but they caution both of us against assumptions and encourage us to create time for conversations with our students, to consider what we ‘teach’ them, how we guide them and how we avoid gatekeeping their entry into the disciplinary space.
Evaluating the Practice of Lawfare Against Pro‐Palestinian Groups
Authors: Haugen Hans Morten 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFor nearly 20 years, nongovernmental organizations backing the Palestinian cause have promoted both “differentiation” and the better‐known strategy of boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS). Differentiation is the practice of distinguishing between Israel and the occupied territories, terminating contracts with actors—irrespective of nationality—that contribute to and benefit from occupation‐related activities, and seeking to promote Palestinian investments and exports. This strategy is fundamentally different from BDS, which targets not just the occupation but the Israeli state and its national entities. However, this article finds that laws and proposed legislation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel do not delineate between Israel and Israeli‐controlled territory, blurring the line between differentiation and BDS as tools to support Palestine. The evidence shows that courts have mostly ruled against differentiation practices, thus allowing harsh campaigns that impose heavy burdens on NGOs. These costs are both direct, through legal proceedings, and indirect in that they restrict the space for humanitarian action and delegitimize groups that employ differentiation. The study considers whether this constitutes lawfare, defined by experts as the exploitation “of the law of armed conflict to achieve tactical and strategic goals.”