bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Occurrence and Evaluation of Risk Factors Associated with Cataract in People of Pakistan: A Clinical Study
Authors: Nawaz Yasir , Munir Saba , Ayoub Ambar , Iqbal Alia , Tanvir Fouzia , Luqman Muhammad 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackground:A cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eyes, and it is a major cause of blindness worldwide, especially in tropical regions where a significant portion of the population resides in developing nations.Purpose:This study, conducted as a population-based study at Ali Trust Eye Hospital in Okara, aimed to assess the relationship between cataracts and other risk factors in patients.Methods:A total of 1999 patients were included in the study, and clinical information such as sex, age, and education level was collected. In addition, each patient’s medical history, including diabetes mellitus, blood pressure, and family history of cataracts, was documented.Results:Of the patients, 46% were male, and 54% were female. Cataracts affected individuals in various age groups, with significant differences observed (P< 0.05). The educational status of males and females did not differ significantly (P> 0.05). Notably, there was a significant difference in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among the patients (P< 0.05), indicating reliable distinctions, whereas the prevalence of high blood pressure did not show a significant difference (P> 0.05). Family history of cataracts among patients also did not exhibit significant differences (P> 0.05).Conclusion:In conclusion, cataracts are associated with various risk factors in the human population. Age and the presence of diabetes mellitus are highly correlated with cataracts, which is a matter of primary concern. Early detection and treatment can make a significant difference in managing this condition.
Seroprevalence of Brucellosis, Knowledge, and Risky Practices in Dairy Cattle Owners and Workers in Maekel and Debub Regions, Eritrea
Authors: Efrem Ghebremeskel Habteyohannes , Mihreteab Bereket , Ghebremariam Michael K. , Tesfai Berhe , Mor Siobhan M. , Mamo Gezahegne 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT.
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution. In Eritrea, the status of the disease in occupationally exposed dairy farmers is unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis, level of knowledge, and risky practices of dairy cattle owners/workers in Maekel and Debub regions, Eritrea. A cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2021 and February 2022. A total of 416 dairy cattle owners and workers underwent blood collection and interview using a standardized questionnaire. Blood samples were tested using Rose Bengal Plate Test, and positive samples were confirmed using competitive ELISA. Variation in knowledge scores by sociodemographic factors and practices were explored statistically. The apparent and true seroprevalence was 1.2% (95% CI: 0.05–2.8%) and 1.4% (95% CI: 0.6–3.4%), respectively. Apparent seroprevalence was similar in Maekel (1.1%) and Debub (1.2%) regions. Nearly half of the participants (49.5%) had never heard of brucellosis before. Overall, brucellosis knowledge score was low (mean score: 6.53/20). Knowledge score was higher in participants from Maekel region (P <0.001), older participants (P = 0.035), those with higher educational attainment (P = 0.001), and those with more years of experience working in dairy farming (P = 0.001). Knowledge score was lower in farm workers compared with family members (P = 0.016). No significant differences in knowledge score existed between participants who engaged in or did not engage in potential risky practices. In summary, the prevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle owners/workers in Maekel and Debub regions, Eritrea, was low. Participants demonstrated limited knowledge of brucellosis and engaged in risky practices.
Improving Clinician Awareness of and Screening for Chagas Disease with an Educational Intervention
Authors: Wheelock Alyse , Sandhu Sukhmeet , Reifler Katherine , Carrion Malwina , Bourque Daniel L. , Hamer Davidson H. , Hochberg Natasha S. 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT.
Chagas disease is an underrecognized, chronic, and potentially life-threatening disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. We aimed to improve awareness and screening for Chagas disease among patients from endemic areas using a large safety-net academic hospital system in the United States. We developed an educational intervention consisting of a case-based didactic session presented to physicians, trainees, and other healthcare providers at conferences across different departments. Performance on a knowledge assessment administered before and after the presentation was analyzed with paired Student’s t-test for within-subject difference testing. Institutional testing rates for T. cruzi were evaluated for an equal time period (29 months) before and after the start of the intervention. Testing rates were compared by a Welch’s unequal variances t-test and by interrupted time series based on multivariate linear regression. Eleven educational sessions were held over the intervention period, and 103 participants completed the pre- and post-presentation surveys. The mean survey scores were 59.2% before the presentation and 96.6% after presentation (P <0.001). Trypanosoma cruzi testing during the postintervention period was significantly higher than testing during the pre-intervention period (171 patients pre-intervention versus 378 patients postintervention [P = 0.015]). Notable increases in testing from the pre-intervention to postintervention periods occurred among midwives (1–68 patients tested) and trainees (57–133 patients tested). Overall, 56/537 (10.4%) nonduplicate T. cruzi commercial screening tests were positive. Testing increased over time, both at an institutional level and within targeted departments. In addition to the educational program, other factors likely influenced expanded testing.
Predictors of Mortality in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Patients Admitted at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan over the Last 10 Years: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Sethi Sher M. , Zahid Soha , Nasir Nosheen 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT.
The objective was to identify predictors of mortality in hospitalized patients with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). A case-control study was conducted on patients hospitalized with CCHF from 2012 to 2022. Risk factors for mortality in CCHF patients were analyzed using logistic regression. A total of 86 patients with a median age of 36 years (interquartile range [IQR], 27–36 years) were included, and the majority were males (78, 90.7%). Thirty-one patients (36%) were cases, whereas 55 (64%) were control patients. Based on univariate logistic regression analysis, patients who were in an age group of ≥40 years (odds ratio [OR]: 4.85; 95% CI: 1.8–12.4) or with presence of gum bleeding (OR: 2.66; 95% CI: 1.0–6.8), unit increase in white blood cell count (WBC) (OR: 1.09; 95% CI: 1.00–1.07), serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase of ≥500 U/L (OR: 3.68; 95% CI: 1.4–9.3), serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) of ≥1,000 U/L (OR: 8.72; 95% CI: 2.6–28.3), prothrombin time (PT) of ≥120 seconds (OR: 9.85; 95% CI: 3.2–29.8), international normalized ratio of ≥5 (OR: 15.8; 95% CI: 2.0–125.3), or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (OR: 28.27; 95% CI: 5.84–136.9) were found to be significantly associated with mortality in CCHF. Factors found to be independently associated with mortality on multivariate analysis included ARDS (adjusted OR [aOR]: 27.7; 95% CI: 4.0–190.5), unit increase in WBC (aOR: 1.02; 95% CI: 1.02–1.26), SGOT of ≥1,000 U/L (aOR: 23.6; 95% CI: 2.32–241.7), and PT of ≥120 seconds (OR: 10.2; 95% CI: 2.00–52.4). CCHF is a rare but fatal disease, and patients with ARDS and increased WBC, high SGOT level, and increased PT indicative of liver injury and coagulopathy at the time of hospitalization are at high risk for mortality.
Factors in the formation of consumer preferences and their impact on demand and customer loyalty programs of public catering enterprises
Authors: Филатов В.В. , Кудрявцев В.В. , Крыгина И.Е. , Нечаев Б.П. 
Published: June 2024

В статье рассмотрены факторы формирования потребительских предпочтений и их влияние на спрос и программу лояльности клиентов предприятий общественного питания в современных социально-экономических условиях. Установлено, что посетители ресторанов более информированы, лучше образованы и более разборчивы. Их ожидания становятся все выше, превращая традиционную синтагму “соотношение цены и качества” в “большее соотношение цены и качества за меньшие деньги”. Отмечены преимущества программы лояльности. Установлено, что программа лояльности клиентов должна быть простой для понимания и использования. Многочисленные маркетинговые исследования в индустрии общественного питания говорят о том, что успех предприятия, его конкурентоспособность напрямую зависят от лояльности клиентов.The article examines the factors in the formation of consumer preferences and their impact on the demand and customer loyalty program of public catering enterprises in modern socio-economic conditions. It has been found that today's restaurant guests are more informed, better educated and more discerning. Their expectations are becoming ever higher, transforming the traditional syntagma of “value for money” into “more value for money for less money.” The advantages of the loyalty program are noted. It has been established that a customer loyalty program must be easy to understand and use. Numerous marketing studies in the catering industry indicate that the success of an enterprise and its competitiveness directly depend on customer loyalty.
National reserve capital and modernization
Authors: Цзя Ц. , Родионов Д.Г. 
Published: June 2024

В статье анализируются национальный резервный капитал и модернизация. В развитии модернизации правительство должно полагаться на государственную власть, чтобы создать справедливые условия для развития рынка. Модернизация в современной истории человечества представляет собой поэтапный процесс, в ходе которого капитал и риск одновременно концентрируются в городах, а также периодически возникают кризисы.The article analyzes the national reserve capital and modernization. In the development of modernization, the government must rely on state power to create fair conditions for the development of the market. Modernization in the modern history of mankind is a step-by-step process, during which capital and risk are simultaneously concentrated in cities, as well as crises periodically arise.
A systematic approach to the study of interorganizational interaction between participantsь in innovation activities
Authors: Гаджимурадов А.Г. 
Published: June 2024

В статье обосновано, что межорганизационное взаимодействие является важным фактором формирования эффективной структуры и связей, способствующих развитию инновационной деятельности различных субъектов. Благодаря системному подходу осуществляется интерпретация и даются прогностические оценки по поводу сложных взаимодействий между различными участниками инновационной деятельности. Это позволяет рассматривать субъектов инновационной деятельности не как отдельные, изолированные единицы, а как взаимозависимые и взаимодополняющие элементы инновационной системы. Установлено, что эффективное межорганизационное взаимодействие позволяет усилить способности бизнес-экосистемы справляться с экзогенными изменениями.The article substantiates that interorganizational interaction is an important factor in the formation of an effective structure and connections that contribute to the development of innovative activities of various entities. Thanks to the systematic approach, interpretation is carried out and predictive assessments are given regarding the complex interactions between various participants in innovation activities. This allows us to consider subjects of innovation activity not as separate, isolated units, but as interdependent and complementary elements of the innovation system. It has been established that effective interorganizational interaction can enhance the ability of a business ecosystem to cope with exogenous changes.
Prospects for the development of trade and investment cooperation between Russia and Egypt in the context of current geopolitical instability
Authors: Шустрова В.А. , Шустров М.А. 
Published: June 2024

В статье проводится комплексный анализ текущих торгово-инвестиционных отношений России и Египта. На основе структурного развития экономик стран, а также на основе внешнеполитических приоритетов государств авторами выделены перспективные отрасли для расширения сотрудничества и направления, в которых странам необходимо продолжить совместную работу. Несмотря на позитивную оценку экономического потенциала Египта, на основе риск-ориентированного подхода авторами выделены политические риски, которые могут препятствовать эффективному сотрудничеству и привести к издержкам для российского бизнеса.The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current trade and investment relations between Russia and Egypt. Based on the structural development of the economies of the countries, as well as on the basis of the foreign policy priorities of the states, authors have identified promising sectors for expanding cooperation, as well as areas in which countries need to continue co-working. Despite the positive assessment of the country’s potential, based on a risk-based approach, the authors identified political risks that may hinder effective cooperation and lead to additional costs for Russian business.
Evolution of leasing accounting: comparison of russian accounting standards with international accounting standards
Authors: Жердева О.В. , Небавская Т.В. , Махмудова Э.Т. , Яковенко Д.Д. 
Published: June 2024

В статье анализируются сравнительные аспекты лизинговых операций в российской и международной практике. Рассматривается историческое развитие лизинга и его современное состояние. Тема актуальна в условиях роста популярности лизинга как гибкого и эффективного инструмента финансирования, особенно в нестабильной экономической среде. Особое внимание уделяется законодательным особенностям и перспективам развития рынка лизинга в России по сравнению с ведущими мировыми рынками. Также обсуждаются вызовы, с которыми сталкиваются российские компании при переходе на новые стандарты, включая необходимость модернизации правовой базы и повышения квалификации специалистов. Делается вывод о том, что успешная адаптация возможна при условии комплексного подхода, включающего государственную поддержку и активное участие всех заинтересованных сторон, что в итоге способствует интеграции России в глобальную экономику и улучшению инвестиционной привлекательности российских компаний.The article analyzes the comparative aspects of leasing operations in Russian and international practice. The historical development of leasing and its current state is considered. The topic is relevant in the context of the growing popularity of leasing as a flexible and effective financing tool, especially in an unstable economic environment. The challenges faced by Russian companies in the transition to new standards are also discussed, including the need to modernize the legal framework and improve the skills of specialists. The article concludes that successful adaptation is possible under the condition of an integrated approach, including state support and the active participation of all stakeholders, which ultimately contributes to the integration of Russia into the global economy and the improvement of the investment attractiveness of Russian companies.
Information relations for social change: exploring the information behaviour of academics undertaking impact work
Authors: Cattlin Joann , Given Lisa M. 
Published: June 2024

Introduction. This paper examines academics’ information behaviour in undertaking research for societal impact. It explores how researcher-stakeholder relationships provide sites of information exchange where academics develop skills and knowledge needed to undertake impact work.
Method. This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with 27 academics at 18 institutions across Australia. Participants were recruited across disciplines and at various career stages.
Analysis. Constructivist grounded theory was used as a methodology, with Fiske's Relational Models Theory as a framework for analysis.
Results. Results show that information behaviours relating to impact work were enacted within relationships with industry, community, and government partners. These relationships were characterised by four elements: curiosity, reciprocity, trust, and engagement.
Conclusion. The paper presents a model of Relational-Informational Impact Practice to guide individual researchers’ information behaviours and to inform university support programs for researchers engaged in societal impact work. The model outlines the interplay between curiosity, reciprocity, trust, and engagement, and impact-relevant information behaviours, such as information needs identification, sharing practices, and serendipity.
Health information post-encountering behaviours on social media platforms
Authors: Fallatah Khalid U , Harvey Morgan A , Rutter Sophie 
Published: June 2024

Introduction. While much research has been done into how people encounter information, little has investigated post-encountering behaviours and their motivating factors. This exploratory study aims to study people’s behaviours after encountering health information on social media platforms.
Method. Participants were recruited through the X platform (previously Twitter) by posting an invitation about the study. 39 participants from the UK took part in the diary study conducted from 3 June 2023 to 1 July 2023. Using their personal social media platforms, they submitted 71 diary entries of encountered health information through an online form.
Analysis. Inductive content analysis (open coding) was used for the analysis.
Results. The findings show that participants’ post-encountering behaviours consist of saving, sharing, directly using, discussing, exploring, ignoring, returning to browsing, and making mental notes of encountered health information. Our results indicate that participants are likely to experience emotional changes due to the influence of the health information they encounter. Findings also show that the influencing factors can be grouped into personal, informational, and health-related factors.
Conclusions. This study provides insights into the nature of health information post-encountering behaviours on an everyday basis and their motivating factors. It also highlights the need for more in-depth investigations into the potential factors that moderate their relationships.
Examining information needs of public data service users: a study based on the ‘Message Board for Leaders of People’s Daily in China’
Authors: Zhang Xiaoyue , Liu Jinya , Wang Xinyue , Ma Wanteng , Yan Pu 
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Governance process optimisation is critical to achieve the goal of improving public services efficiency. Public data service is crucial starting point for realising this goal. However, practical challenges persist in public data service, including unclear processes and insufficient identification of public data service citizens’ information needs.
Method & Analysis. We employed an inductive methodology to analyse the public data service users’ information needs and annual distribution among information needs. Based on a data-driven approach, we mapped these information needs sub-categories into four main procedures in public data service. This paper further identified the hierarchy of information needs based on public data processing levels. We utilised Sankey diagram to effectively illustrate cross-analysis result between topics and information needs’ subcategories.
Results. The typical levels of public data service users’ information needs include informing, utilisation, problem-solving, social life service, and society governance. Furthermore, our study reveals the data flow among sub-categories of public data service information needs follows the logic of Datafication- Government to Government-Government to citizens- Data to Optimiation.
Conclusion. Government departments should ensure public data quality and facilitate efficient data circulation processes. We recommend understanding relationships between public data resources and services derived from them through a problem-solving lens. Our findings will serve as a reference tool for analysing information needs of public data service users in other countries.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA DOCUMENTAÇÃO ODONTOLOGICA EM PROCESSOS CIVIS ENVOLVENDO CIRURGIÕES DENTISTAS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Silva Luisa Fernanda Carvalho da , Santos Daniela Sousa , Jacinto Felipe da Costa , Costa Juliana Noleto , Gonçalves Natacha Kalu dos Santos Bernardes 
Published: June 2024

A documentação odontológica é um conjunto de registros que documentam os atendimentos e tratamentos realizado pelo cirurgião dentista que inclui: ficha clínica, planos de tratamentos, evolução clínica, exames complementares, receitas, atestados e termos de Consentimento. Essa documentação é essencial para garantir a qualidade do atendimento, facilitando a comunicação entre profissionais e servindo como proteção legal para o dentista e o paciente. O objetivo do presente trabalho é analisar por meio de uma revisão de literatura a importância da documentação odontológica em processos civis envolvendo o cirurgiões-dentistas. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases de dados “Scielo” (Scientific Eletronic Library Online), periódicos Capes, Pub Med e Biblioteca Virtual em saúde tendo como descritores: “Radiografia”, odontologia legal “, “processos civis”. Foram selecionadas 28 publicações que estavam de acordo com o assunto escolhido, sendo os critérios de inclusão: artigos publicados de maneira integral. Após a revisão bibliográfica foi constatada a importância da documentação odontológica em processos e a sua manutenção rigorosa e detalhada é essencial para assegurar a integridade do processo clínico, proteger todas as partes envolvidas e garantir a justiça em disputas legais.
The ddeq Python library for point source quantification from remote sensing images (version 1.0)
Authors: Kuhlmann Gerrit , Koene Erik , Meier Sandro , Santaren Diego , Broquet Grégoire , Chevallier Frédéric , Hakkarainen Janne , Nurmela Janne , Amorós Laia , Tamminen Johanna , Brunner Dominik 
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Atmospheric emissions from anthropogenic hotspots, i.e., cities, power plants and industrial facilities, can be determined from remote sensing images obtained from airborne and space-based imaging spectrometers. In this paper, we present a Python library for data-driven emission quantification (ddeq) that implements various computationally light methods such as the Gaussian plume inversion, cross-sectional flux method, integrated mass enhancement method and divergence method. The library provides a shared interface for data input and output and tools for pre- and post-processing of data. The shared interface makes it possible to easily compare and benchmark the different methods. The paper describes the theoretical basis of the different emission quantification methods and their implementation in the ddeq library. The application of the methods is demonstrated using Jupyter notebooks included in the library, for example, for NO2 images from the Sentinel-5P/TROPOMI satellite and for synthetic CO2 and NO2 images from the Copernicus CO2 Monitoring (CO2M) satellite constellation. The library can be easily extended for new datasets and methods, providing a powerful community tool for users and developers interested in emission monitoring using remote sensing images.