bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The datafied hand in our health
Authors: Vora Kalindi 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis article looks at a smart ring as a window into how contemporary datafication in fitness and medical wearables is informed by the longer history of notions of fitness and the datafication of health within the practice of medicine. After introducing some of the concerns arising from the history of eugenics, specifically out of disability studies critiques, and the more recent organizing of health through data‐driven algorithmic medicine, as well as discussing the difference between non‐optional wearables and their use as part of transhumanism, I briefly consider how wearables could be a site of intervention, to seize rather than relinquish power over our datafied bodies.
ARCHAEOMETRIC analysis of pigments from archaeological contexts in the upper DELTA of the PARANÁ river (ARGENTINA)
Authors: Bonomo Mariano , Latorre Carola Castiñeira , Di Prado Violeta , van Raap María Agustina Ramos , Blasi Adriana , Arzadún Guadalupe , Block Diego 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis research delves into ancient pigment practices among the Goya‐Malabrigo societies in the Upper Delta of the Paraná River during the Late Holocene. Utilising Raman microspectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction, we analysed 33 samples from six archaeological sites and four natural outcrops. Our discoveries uncovered hematite in red pigments across diverse materials (potsherds, shells, human bones, and sediments), anatase adorning ceramics with whitish tones, and charcoal creating darker shades. These findings not only contribute to the understanding of the mineral composition of ancient colours used by Indigenous people in domestic and funerary contexts but also set the first stage for forthcoming provenance research, integrating multiple archaeometric techniques to unravel the origins of these compelling pigments.
The effects of working memory training on working memory, self‐regulation, and analogical reasoning of preschool children
Authors: Tzuriel David , Weiss Tammy , Kashy‐Rosenbaum Gaby 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsThis study examined the effects of working memory training (WMT) on WM and fluid intelligence. A novel four‐pronged model of mediated learning, cognitive functions, task characteristics and metacognition is presented as a conceptual basis for the Modifiability of a Working Memory Program (MWMP). Our basic assumption is that increasing WM depends on a synchronized combination of the four components.SampleA group of typically developed preschool children (n = 62) participated in the experimental group, receiving the MWMP. They were compared with a control group (n = 56) of preschool children who engaged in a substitute program. This comparison allowed us to discern the specific effects of the MWMP.MethodsAll participants received tests of WM, self‐regulation and analogical reasoning before and after the intervention. The MWMP was administered to children in the experimental group for 10 weekly sessions, each lasting 40 minutes, in small groups of two children. The children in the control group engaged in didactic activities that were part of a school curriculum routine for kindergartners for the same length of time.ResultsWe used ANCOVA analysis to compare the Treatment x Time with age and socioeconomic status as covariates. The findings revealed a higher improvement in some WM and self‐regulation tests among children in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. However, no significant transfer effects were observed in analogical thinking.ConclusionThe findings confirm the effectiveness of a non‐computerized WMT among kindergartners and support our four‐pronged theoretical model. We also discuss earlier findings on far‐transfer effects and educational implications. We suggest that future WM studies adopt the following: (1) the development of training methods that are theoretically anchored; (2) training procedures should not rely heavily on computerized exercises but can be adapted to group characteristics, educational settings and cost‐effectiveness aspects; (3) varying the task characteristics and training strategies to stimulate task‐intrinsic motivation; (4) identifying training strategies to produce cognitive improvements underlying WM; (5) intervention should target individuals in early development as much as possible; (6) development of training procedures that facilitate motivation; and (7) providing empirical evidence of far‐transfer effects for WM training. The empirical evidence should link gains in WM capacity and achievements in academic and other life domains.
Disentangling the effects of similarity, familiarity, and liking on social inference strategies
Authors: Sened Haran , Phan Tony X. , Thornton Mark A. , Verosky Sara , Tamir Diana I. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractPeople constantly make inferences about others' beliefs and preferences. People can draw on various sources of information to make these inferences, including stereotypes, self‐knowledge, and target‐specific knowledge. What leads people to use each of these sources of information over others? The current study examined factors that influence the use of these sources of information, focusing on three interpersonal dimensions – the extent to which people feel (a) familiar with, (b) similar to, or (c) like the target. In four studies (total N = 1136), participants inferred the beliefs and preferences of others – celebrities (Studies 1a–1b), constructed fictional targets (Study 2), and actual acquaintances (Study 3). Participants also rated familiarity with, similarity to, and liking of the target. Analyses assessed the use of each source of information by comparing inferences with information provided by those sources. Familiarity was associated with greater use of target‐specific knowledge, while similarity and liking were associated with self‐knowledge. Low similarity and high liking were associated with increased use of stereotypes. We discuss the implication of these findings and their applicability to unique cases, including inferences about celebrities, public figures, and positively stereotyped groups, in which familiarity, similarity, and liking do not perfectly align.
Alveolar bone regeneration using a 3D‐printed patient‐specific resorbable scaffold for dental implant placement: A case report
Authors: Ivanovski Sašo , Staples Reuben , Arora Himanshu , Vaquette Cedryck , Alayan Jamil 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundThis case report demonstrates the effective clinical application of a 3D‐printed, patient‐specific polycaprolactone (PCL) resorbable scaffold for staged alveolar bone augmentation.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a 3D‐printed PCL scaffold in facilitating alveolar bone regeneration and subsequent dental implant placement.Materials and MethodsA 46‐year‐old man with a missing tooth (11) underwent staged alveolar bone augmentation using a patient‐specific PCL scaffold. Volumetric bone gain and implant stability were assessed. Histological analysis was conducted to evaluate new bone formation and graft integration.ResultsThe novel approach resulted in a volumetric bone gain of 364.69 ± 2.53 mm3, sufficient to reconstruct the original alveolar bone contour and permit dental implant placement. Histological analysis showed new bone presence and successful graft integration across all defect zones (coronal, medial, and apical), with continuous new bone formation around and between graft particles. The dental implant achieved primary stability at 35 Ncm−1, indicating the scaffold's effectiveness in promoting bone regeneration and supporting implant therapy. The post‐grafting planned implant position deviated overall by 2.4° compared with the initial restoratively driven implant plan pre‐bone augmentation surgery. The patient reported low average daily pain during the first 48 h and no pain from Day 3.ConclusionsThis proof‐of‐concept underscores the potential of 3D‐printed scaffolds in personalized dental reconstruction and alveolar bone regeneration. It marks a significant step forward in integrating additive manufacturing technologies into clinical practice through a scaffold‐guided bone regeneration (SGBR) approach. The trial was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12622000118707p).
Safety and efficiency of deep brain stimulation in the elderly patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: Wu Weidong , Gong Shun , Wang Shimiao , Lei Wei , Yuan Lijia , Wu Wei , Qiu Jiqing , Sun Weijin , Luan Guoming , Zhu Minwei , Wang Xudong , Liang Guobiao , Tao Yingqun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractAimsDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is not routinely performed in elderly patients (≥75 years old) to date because of concerns about complications and decreased benefit. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DBS in elderly patients with Parkinson's disease.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed using data from 40 elderly patients from four centers who were treated with neurosurgical robot‐assisted DBS between September 2016 and December 2021. These patients were followed up for a minimum period of 2 years, with a subgroup of nine patients followed up for 5–7 years. Patient demographic characteristics, surgical information, pre‐ and postoperative motor scores, non‐motor scores, activities of daily living, and complications were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe mean surgical procedure duration was 1.65 ± 0.24 h, with a mean electrode implantation duration of 1.10 ± 0.23 h and a mean pulse generator implantation duration of 0.55 ± 0.07 h. The mean pneumocephalus volume, electrode fusion error, and Tao's DBS surgery scale were 16.23 ± 12.81 cm3, 0.81 ± 0.23 mm, and 77.63 ± 8.08, respectively. One patient developed a skin infection, and the device was removed. The Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale, Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale of Part III, tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, axial, and Barthel index for activities of daily living (ADL‐Barthel) scores significantly improved at the 2‐year follow‐up (p < 0.05). The levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD) was significantly reduced at the 2‐year follow‐up (p < 0.05). However, the Montreal cognitive assessment, Hamilton depression scale, and Hamilton anxiety scale scores did not significantly change during the 2‐year follow‐up (p > 0.05). Additionally, in the subgroup with a 5‐year follow‐up, the motor symptoms, ADL‐Barthel score, and cognitive function worsened over time compared to baseline. However, there was still an improvement in motor symptoms and ADL with DBS on‐stimulation compared with the off‐stimulation state. The LEDD increased 5 years after surgery compared to that at baseline. Eleven patients had passed away during follow‐up, the mean survival time was 38.3 ± 17.3 months after surgery, and the mean age at the time of death was 81.2 (range 75–87) years.ConclusionRobot‐assisted DBS surgery for the elderly patients with Parkinson's disease is accurate and safe. Motor symptoms and ADL significantly improve and patients can benefit from long‐term neuromodulation, which may decrease the risk of death.
Primary Pulmonary Angiosarcoma Found Incidentally in a Complicated Patient: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Basiri Reza , Ziaei Moghaddam Alireza , Rikhtegar Arezoo , Jafarian Amir Hossein 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionPrimary pulmonary angiosarcoma (PPA) is a highly aggressive and rare malignancy originating from the endothelial cells of blood vessels in the lungs. PPA is an extremely rare subtype, with less than 30 cases reported to date. PPA is not only challenging to diagnose but also has a poor prognosis, often resulting in a high mortality rate within a year of diagnosis, regardless of the treatment approach.MethodWe present the case of a 33‐year‐old woman with no significant past medical history who presented with abdominal pain and was incidentally found to have a right hilar mass with pleural effusion and empyema. After undergoing surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer, her pulmonary lesions were further worked up. Despite an extensive diagnostic evaluation, including imaging, bronchoscopy, and thoracotomy, establishing a diagnosis was challenging. Ultimately, PPA was diagnosed on surgical lung biopsy, and the patient was started on pazopanib and paclitaxel chemotherapy but expired after 1 month due to multiple complications.ConclusionThis case highlights the difficulty in diagnosing this rare tumor and its poor prognosis regardless of therapy. Greater awareness of PPA and more research are needed to improve early detection and treatment options for this deadly disease.
Reduced tillage intensity does not increase arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity in European long‐term experiments
Authors: Vahter Tanel , Taylor Astrid R. , Landa Blanca B. , Linsler Deborah , Rodriguez Engracia Maria Madejon , Moreno Francisco Giron , Pérès Guénola , Engell Ilka , Hiiesalu Inga , Bengtsson Jan , Oja Jane , Torppa Kaisa A. , Arias‐Giraldo Luis F. , Guzmán Gema , Potthoff Martin , Vasar Martti , Sandor Mignon , Sepp Siim‐Kaarel , Stoian Vlad , Öpik Maarja 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMechanical soil disturbance is one among the key factors influencing soil biodiversity in agriculture. Although many soil organisms are sensitive to soil disturbance, fungi could be highly impacted due to their sessile lifestyle, relatively slow growth and filamentous body structure. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are of particular interest in arable lands, providing crop plants with numerous vital services such as nutrient acquisition and protection against abiotic and biotic stressors. Considering this, tillage practices that aim to reduce soil disturbance are often seen as a fungal‐friendly alternative to conventional inversion tillage. Although local studies exist on the impacts of minimal tillage practices on AM fungi, the universality of this approach has been debated. Our objective was to assess the effects of reduced tillage intensity on AM fungi in comparison with conventional tillage. Using high‐throughput sequencing techniques in long‐term field experiments in five European countries, we show that the effects of reduced tillage intensity may not necessarily be positive on soil AM fungal diversity. Plots which were tilled using reduced tillage techniques had lower AM fungal richness in three countries, whereas in one of them, no significant differences were found. We also observed a shift in AM fungal communities where prevalence of taxa preferring root colonisation rather than soil exploration increased under reduced tillage regimes. Here, we argue that more detailed and long‐term studies are needed to understand the factors that could make the reduction of soil disturbance more beneficial to AM fungi if agricultural sustainability goals are to be met.
Lessons learned during the pandemic: Parental coping and the positive effects of COVID‐19
Authors: Baugh Eboni , Bergeson Carrie , Johnston Carol A. , Pearce Chrishay 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis exploratory mixed‐methods study examined the perceptions of parental experience, coping, and resiliency of 690 parents in the United States during the pandemic.BackgroundIn response to being faced with additional stressors from the onset of COVID‐19 pandemic, many families tapped into coping strategies and resilience.ResultsA survey administered during July–September of 2020 determined that parental stress, difficulties with COVID‐19, and family functioning significantly impacted overall parental experience. Health concerns did not have a significant impact on parenting. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed to answer two open‐ended questions regarding parents coping and positive effects of the pandemic. Four subthemes emerged: (a) readjusting connections, (b) intentional wellness, (c) family cohesion, and (d) deceleration of time.ConclusionThe findings of this study suggest that parents were able to develop coping strategies and find positives even during the early stages of the pandemic.ImplicationsThis study provides support for Walsh's (2020) description of “bouncing forward” versus the traditional notion of “bouncing back” in the face of change and uncertainty, especially for higher resourced families. A common experience for participants was the reported use of intentional strategies that aided in processing, healing, and hope during this time of uncertainty.
Nonresident fathers' seeking continuity in relationships with their children: Commitment, personal change, and reliance on others
Authors: Violi Dominic , Kwok Cannas , Lewis Peter , Wilson Nathan J. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo explore intrinsic and extrinsic factors that help nonresident fathers' continuing relationships with their children.BackgroundResearch on nonresident fathers tends to focus on rates or trajectories of contact and the perspectives or experiences of children or others and highlights significant barriers to development and maintenance of relationships between nonresident fathers and their children. What helps the growth and development of nonresident fathers' relationships with their children are less well understood and less frequently researched. This research sought to fill the gap in the literature of what is known that helps nonresident fathers maintain meaningful relationships with their children.MethodA qualitative research approach was chosen using thematic analysis of semistructured, in‐depth interviews. Recruitment was via social media and community sites targeting nonresident fathers after divorce.ResultsParticipants highlighted deep commitment to ongoing fathering and a deep desire for meaningful relationships with children. The experience of divorce had a highly negative impact, but some positives emerged that enhanced their relationship. Significant others played contingent roles helping participants improve their relationships with their children.ConclusionContinuity of relationships with children was the direct result of participants' actions to remain involved and their ongoing commitment to their children through strong and unwavering fatherhood role salience. These factors, together with actions for self‐improvement, managing change, and fostering cooperative relationships with relevant others, helped fathers maintain positive engagement and relationships with their children.ImplicationsThe nonresident fathers in this study relied on their own initiatives, resilience, and resources to remain engaged with their children. Policies and programs should respond to and encourage the development of policies and programs that help nonresident fathers' relationships with children in practical and meaningful ways.
Mycorrhizal associations of temperate forest seedlings mediate rhizodeposition, but not soil carbon storage, under elevated nitrogen availability
Authors: Fitch Amelia A. , Goldsmith Sarah B. , Lankau Richard A. , Wurzburger Nina , Shortt Zachary D. , Vrattos Augustos , Laurent Ella N. , Hicks Pries Caitlin E. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractTree‐mycorrhizal associations are associated with patterns in nitrogen (N) availability and soil organic matter storage; however, we still lack a mechanistic understanding of what tree and fungal traits drive these patterns and how they will respond to global changes in soil N availability. To address this knowledge gap, we investigated how arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM)‐ and ectomycorrhizal (EcM)‐associated seedlings alter rhizodeposition in response to increased seedling inorganic N acquisition. We grew four species each of EcM and AM seedlings from forests of the eastern United States in a continuously 13C‐labeled atmosphere within an environmentally controlled chamber and subjected to three levels of 15N‐labeled fertilizer. We traced seedling 15N uptake from, and 13C‐labeled inputs (net rhizodeposition) into, root‐excluded or ‐included soil over a 5‐month growing season. N uptake by seedlings was positively related to rhizodeposition for EcM‐ but not AM‐associated seedlings in root‐included soils. Despite this contrast in rhizodeposition, there was no difference in soil C storage between mycorrhizal types over the course of the experiment. Instead root‐inclusive soils lost C, while root‐exclusive soils gained C. Our findings suggest that mycorrhizal associations mediate tree belowground C investment in response to inorganic N availability, but these differences do not affect C storage. Continued soil warming and N deposition under global change will increase soil inorganic N availability and our seedling results indicate this could lead to greater belowground C investment by EcM‐associated trees. This potential for less efficient N uptake by EcM‐trees could contribute to AM‐tree success and a shift toward more AM‐dominated temperate forests.
Participatory Design in Suicide Prevention: A Qualitative Study of International Students' Experiences of Adapting the LivingWorks safeTALK Programme
Authors: McKay Samuel , Ng Christina , Kenny Bridget , Armanto Rafi , Lamblin Michelle , Robinson Jo 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundCurrent suicide prevention approaches are not adapted to international student needs, and participatory design is a method that may facilitate the development or adaptation of appropriate programmes for this group.MethodsThis qualitative study investigated the experiences of international university students studying in Australia who participated in a co‐consultation process to adapt the LivingWorks safeTALK suicide prevention programme. Eight international students from the co‐consultation workshop completed semi‐structured interviews about their workshop experience. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsThe findings showed that participants found the co‐consultation process empowering and engaging. They also reported that the experience promoted mutual learning and challenged simplistic views of suicide. No students reported experiencing distress. Suggestions for improving participatory design for international students focussed on enhancing participant interaction, supporting quiet voices to be heard and ensuring understanding of mental health and suicide through shared language.ConclusionsThis study underscores the value of participatory design in suicide prevention, emphasising its potential to empower international students and facilitate culturally sensitive programme adaptations.Patient or Public ContributionInternational students were involved in the co‐consultation process to redevelop the training content and provided a series of recommendations for improving such processes for international students in the future. The two researchers who conducted the interviews and data analysis were former international students.
hnRNPs in antiviral innate immunity
Authors: Maceratessi Sofia , Sampaio Natalia G. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDuring virus infection, many host proteins are redirected from their normal cellular roles to restrict and terminate infection. Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs) are cellular RNA‐binding proteins critical to host nucleic acid homeostasis, but can also be involved in the viral infection process, affecting virus replication, assembly and propagation. It has become evident that hnRNPs play important roles in modulation of host innate immunity, which provides critical initial protection against infection. These novel findings can potentially lead to the leveraging of hnRNPs in antiviral therapies. We review hnRNP involvement in antiviral innate immunity, in humans, mice and other animals, and discuss hnRNP targeting as a potential novel antiviral therapeutic.