bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Intersectionality in help-seeking for eating disorders: a systematic scoping review
Authors: Wilkins Jessica , Ahmed Muhammad , Allen Karina , Schmidt Ulrike 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Individuals with marginalised social characteristics (e.g. by race/ethnicity, gender, body weight) report experiencing eating disorder (ED) symptoms but do not proportionally access treatment. There may be unique factors experienced by individuals with multiple marginalised social characteristics which are not included in our current understanding of help-seeking for EDs. The present review sought to examine the extent of evidence exploring help-seeking and service utilisation for (EDs) by people with more than one marginalised social characteristic or identity.

Main
A systematic scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for scoping reviews. Four databases (PsycINFO, PubMED, Embase, Medline) were searched for papers explicitly examining help-seeking or service utilisation for people with more than one marginalised social characteristic or identity (e.g. race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, weight status). Included studies underwent qualitative synthesis employing an existing model of help-seeking adapted for this review. The most common ED investigated was binge eating disorder (BED) and the most frequently reported marginalised characteristics were overweight/obesity and race/ethnicity. Other intersectional characteristics identified included socioeconomic status (SES), gender, and sexual orientation. People with marginalised social identities such as race/ethnicity or gender were more likely to seek help for BED when they also experienced a higher BMI. There was consensus across studies included in this review that help-seeking rates are low for people with an ED.

Conclusion
Mental health literacy and cultural beliefs about help-seeking are important factors affecting the experiences of people with intersectional identities and this may impact their likelihood to seek help. Results suggest that future studies should consider the interaction between social characteristics and identities in their analyses of outcomes in EDs as this is an emerging area of research, extension of our findings is also needed. The protocol for this review is registered via PROSPERO number CRD42024525849.
ASICs in PET: what we have and what we need
Authors: Nadig Vanessa , Gundacker Stefan , Herweg Katrin , Naunheim Stephan , Schug David , Weissler Bjoern , Schulz Volkmar 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Designing positron emission tomography (PET) scanners involves several significant challenges. These include the precise measurement of the time of arrival of signals, accurate integration of the pulse shape, maintaining low power consumption, and supporting the readout of thousands of channels. To address these challenges, researchers and engineers frequently develop application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which are custom-designed readout electronics optimized for specific tasks. As a result, a wide range of ASIC solutions has emerged in PET applications. However, there is currently no comprehensive or standardized comparison of these ASIC designs across the field.

Methods
In this paper, we evaluate the requirements posed to readout electronics in the field of PET, give an overview of the most important ASICs available for PET applications and discuss how to characterize their essential features and performance parameters. We thoroughly review the hardware characteristics of the different circuits, such as the number of readout channels provided, their power consumption, input and output design. Furthermore, we summarize their performance as characterized in literature.

Results
While the ASICs described show common trends towards lower power consumption or a higher number of readout channels over the past two decades, their characteristics and also their performance assessment by the developers, producers and vendors differ in many aspects. To cope with the challenge of selecting a suitable ASIC for a given purpose and PET application from the varying information available, this article suggests a protocol to assess an ASIC’s performance parameters and characteristics.

Conclusion
ASICs developed for PET applications are versatile. With novel benchmarks set for the impact of scintillator and photosensor on the time-of-flight performance, the pressure on ASICs to deliver higher timing resolution and cope with an even higher data rate is enormous. Latest developments promise new circuits and improvements in time-of-flight performance. This article provides an overview on existing and emerging readout solutions in PET over the past 20 years, which is currently lacking in literature.
Prevalence of urinary incontinence and its relation to occupational status among Egyptian female patients presenting with chronic cough
Authors: Ghaly Ragy Mamdouh , Karim Eldin Alaa Mohamed Atef , Mohamed AbdelRahman Dina Abbas , Elassal Marwa Hussein 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Coughing is frequently linked to urinary incontinence (UI) in women. However, there is few information about its actual prevalence among women with chronic cough. There are some previous studies that link urinary incontinence to the occupational status.

Aim of work
To measure the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence and to identify the relationship between urinary incontinence and occupational status among female patients with chronic cough.

Materials and methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 80 female patients presented with chronic cough of any cause, and all patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire that included personal, occupational, chronic cough, and urinary incontinence questionnaire. General and local examination were done.

Results
Out of 80 patients, 55% were found to have stress urinary incontinence. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was the most prevalent cause of chronic cough (48.8%) followed by bronchial asthma (22.5%). Most of the studied patients (90.9%) reported that leaking of urine interferes with their quality of life. The frequency of UI among working females was significantly higher than nonworkers. Occupations requiring physical activity had significantly higher frequency of UI than those without. Other environmental work conditions as unclean or uncomfortable workplaces had no significant relationship with UI. Menopause patients had 2.8 times higher risk to develop UI. The mean age, mean number of parities, vaginal delivery, median duration of cough, cough severity index, and cough visual analogue scale were significantly higher in UI patients. The logistic regression was performed to test effects of different risk factors on UI. Results indicated that age, type of occupations according to physical activity, and cough severity index were independently statistically significant risk factors for UI in female patients with chronic cough.

Conclusion
UI is common in female patients with chronic cough (55%). Age, type of occupations according to physical activity, and cough severity index were independently significant risk factors for UI in female patients with chronic cough.
Spatial distribution of Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein copy number variation and Duffy genotype, and their association with parasitemia in Ethiopia
Authors: Nasir Yasin , Molla Eshetu , Habtamu Getnet , Sisay Solomon , Ejigu Legesse Alamerie , Kassa Fikregabrail Aberra , Demisse Mulugeta , Chali Wakweya , Abdo Melat , Alemayehu Dawit Hailu , Alemayehu Lina , Letebo Alemayehu , Emiru Tadele , Deressa Jimma Dinsa , Hamza Tajudin Abdurhaman , Tamirat Abel Beliyu , Misganaw Tadesse , Bogale Alayu , Abriham Zufan Yiheyis , Dugassa Sisay , Keffale Migbaru , Massebo Fekadu , Mamo Hassen , Gadisa Endalamaw , Drakeley Chris , Birhanu Alemayehu Godana , Koepfli Cristian , Tadesse Fitsum G 
Published: February 2025

Background
Duffy Binding Protein (PvDBP) binding to the Duffy antigen receptor for chemokine (DARC) is essential for Plasmodium vivax invasion of human reticulocytes. PvDBP copy number variation (CNV) might increase parasite invasion and thus parasitemia. We examined the spatial distribution of PvDBP CNVs and DARC genotypes and their association with parasitemia in P. vivax endemic settings in Ethiopia.

Methodology/Principal findings
P. vivax isolates (n = 435) collected from five P. vivax endemic settings in Ethiopia were genotyped by amplifying the GATA1 transcription factor-binding site of the Duffy blood group and the CNV of PvDBP was quantified. Parasitemia was determined using 18S-based qPCR. The majority of participants were Duffy positive (96.8%, 421/435). Of the few Duffy negative individuals, most (n = 8) were detected from one site (Gondar). Multiple copies of PvDBP were detected in 83% (363/435) isolates with significant differences between sites (range 60%-94%). Both heterozygous (p = 0.005) and homozygous (p = 0.006) patients were more likely to have been infected by parasites with multiple PvDBP copies than Duffy negatives. Parasitemia was higher among the Duffy positives (median 17,218 parasites/µL; interquartile range [IQR] 2,895–104,489) than Duffy negatives (170; 78–24,132, p = 0.004) as well as in infections with 2 to 3 PvDBP copies (20,468; 3,649–110,632, p = 0.001) and more than 3 PvDBP copies (17,139; 2,831–95,946, p = 0.004) than single copy (5,673; 249–76,605).

Conclusions/Significance
A high proportion of P. vivax infection was observed in Duffy positives in this study, yet few Duffy negatives were found infected with P. vivax. The significant prevalence of multi-copy PvDBP observed among Ethiopian P. vivax isolates explains the high prevalence and parasitemia observed in clinical cases. This suggests that vivax malaria is a public health concern in the country where the Duffy positive population predominates. Investigating the relative contribution to the maintenance of the infectious reservoir of infections with different genotyping backgrounds (both host and parasite) might be required.
Environmental impact assessment of Nagarpur bridge construction over the Dhaleshwari river at Tangail in Bangladesh
Authors: Sirajul Islam Md. , Shakir Ahammed Md. , Basher Farhana , Humayun  Kabir Md. , Hasan Tauhidul , Eusuf Sarker Md. 
Published: February 2025

The study was conducted to investigate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed bridge during the pre-construction, construction and operation phase using the matrix method. The study also aims to formulate an environmental management plan (EMP) to minimize the probable impacts on the construction of the proposed bridge. A field mobilization was conducted in proposed project area to find out the environmental baseline (surface water, ground water, soil, sediments, air, noise and ecology) information and identification of possible impacts. The focused group discussions (FGDs), questionnaire survey (QS) and key informants interview (KII) were conducted to collect relevant information. Secondary data were also collected from different books, journals, Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Upazila Agriculture Office (UAO), Upazila Fisheries Office (UFO) and Department of Environment (DoE). All the samples were analyzed in the laboratory of the Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh. The study showed that the proposed bridge will be able to connect three Upazila (Nagarpur, Mirzapur and Dhamrai Upazila) directly and will be an easy communication way for local community, along with socio-economic and health facilities development. The EIA study also found major negative impacts of the study area that would be pollutions (air, surface water, ground water, sediments, noise and soil), accidents and soil erosion. The study also found that the dust and exhaust emission may have profound effect on flora, fauna, fish breeding, water flow, wastewater, solid waste from labor camp, construction waste, and noise during pre-construction, construction and operation phase. The EIA study found that possible negative impacts are considerable and the project can be implemented. The EIA study also suggested some defined EMPs that will minimize the probable adverse impacts of the bridge construction project over the Dhaleshwari River, Tangail, Bangladesh.Â Â
A review of distribution, threats and conservation of freshwater turtles of Ontario, Canada
Authors: Safi Amtyaz , Usman Ali Hashmi Muhammad , Peter Smith John 
Published: February 2025

There are four families and eight species of freshwater turtles found in Canada, and the same families and species have also been recorded in Ontario province, all species are listed in CITES Appendices, in which six are declared as threatened species. Three families are hard shelled turtles viz Family Emydidae, Family Kinosternidae, and Family Chelydridae while Family Trionichidae is the only soft shelled turtle. Legally, all freshwater turtles in Ontario have been protected. Many efforts have been made by the Government, Non-governmental organizations and Academia for the protection and conservation of turtle population in Ontario. IUCN, WWF Canada, Ontario Wildlife Department, and Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), Canadian Wildlife federation, Wildlife preservation Canada, Ontario turtle conservation center (OTCC) and some other organizations are contributing in efforts for the conservation of freshwater turtles in Ontario. But still, freshwater turtles are facing serious threats due to climatic changes and some anthropogenic activities.Â Â
Spatiotemporal postseismic deformation due to the 2018 Palu-Donggala earthquake revealed the relative importance of viscoelastic relaxation and the afterslip distribution estimated from geodetic observations
Authors: Yusiyanti Irma , Khasanah Fina Alfi , Trihandaru Kautsar Rahtandi , Kalbuadi Prajardi Tattyana Wening , Pratama Cecep , Wibowo Sidik Tri 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The Palu region has attracted attention due to significant seismic activity, including a destructive earthquake in 2018. This study aims to investigate postseismic deformation following the 2018 Palu-Donggala earthquake using the Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technique. We utilized Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data to obtain the viscoelastic mechanism decay time. Therefore, we subtracted the viscoelastic relaxation signal to obtain spatiotemporal afterslip distribution inferred from the 2.5D InSAR observation based on the Steepest Descent Method (SDM). Our results suggest the viscoelastic mechanism is indispensable, with an optimal decay time of about 2 years after the earthquake. Based on the chi-square statistical test, the spatiotemporal afterslip model can explain the observation with good qualification. We found anomalies indicating non-decreasing slip, which is likely due to several factors, such as the presence of Slow Slip Events (SSE). These findings provide valuable insights regarding the potential for future earthquakes and have significant implications for disaster risk assessment in the Palu region and its surroundings.
Artificial intelligence driven Mid-IR photoimaging device based on van der Waals heterojunctions of black phosphorus
Authors: Wang Ziqian , Wang Huide , Wang Chen , Bao Yushuo , Zheng Weiying , Weng Xiaoliang , Zhu Yihan , Liu Yi , Zhang Yule , Tian Xilin , Sun Shuo , Cao Rui , Shi Zhe , Chen Xing , Qiu Meng , Wang Hao , Liu Jun , Chen Shuqing , Zeng Yu-Jia , Liao Wugang , Huang Zhangcheng , Li Haiou , Gao Lingfeng , Li Jianqing , Fan Dianyuan , Zhang Han 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Mid-infrared (Mid-IR) photodetection and imaging are pivotal across diverse applications, including remote sensing, communication, and spectral analysis. Among these, single-pixel imaging technology is distinguished by its exceptional sensitivity, high resolution attainable through the sampling system, and economic efficiency. The quality of single-pixel imaging primarily depends on the performance of the photodetector and the sampling system. Photodetectors based on black phosphorus (BP) exhibit low dark current, high specific detectivity (D
*), and room-temperature operability. Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted sampling systems feature efficient and intelligent data reconstruction capabilities. In this work, we demonstrate an AI-driven black phosphorus (BP)/molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)/hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) heterojunction for Mid-IR photodetection and imaging. By optimizing the thickness of the heterojunction, the quality of the interface, and the AI algorithm, we achieved high-performance Mid-IR photodetection and imaging. Specifically, the photodetector has a responsivity of 0.25 A/W at a wavelength of 3,390 nm, an extremely high D
* of 3.7 × 109 Jones, a response speed as low as 7 ms, and after AI optimization, the image contrast ratio has been improved from 0.227 to 0.890. At the same time, the sampling rate requirement can be reduced to 25 %. Our research indicates that the efficient combination of BP heterojunction photodetectors and AI technology is expected to accelerate the development of Mid-IR photodetectors and imaging systems.
Missed Opportunities to Address SNAP for Nonenrolled Children
Authors: Geanacopoulos Alexandra T. , Branley Claire E. , Garg Arvin , Samuels-Kalow Margaret E. , Gabbay Jonathan M. , Peltz Alon 
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND
Primary care is an important setting to identify and support children who are eligible but not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (the SNAP Gap), although there is concern that these programs may be limited in reach. We sought to identify patterns of health care use among eligible but unenrolled children.

METHODS
We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the 2021 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. We identified 975 SNAP eligible/nonenrolled children with household incomes less than 200% of federal poverty level. SNAP eligibility was modeled using income, employment, and household composition and SNAP enrollment was self-reported. We categorized health care encounters across 9 visit types and calculated annual primary care attendance rates. Multivariable logistic regression was used to measure associations with race, language, and chronic conditions.

RESULTS
SNAP eligible/nonenrolled children received an average of 6.04 health care encounters in 2021. Only half (52.9%) received a primary care visit. Primary care attendance was lowest for Black children (odds ratio [OR] = 0.40 [95% CI 0.20–0.81], P = .01), children speaking languages other than English (OR = 0.53 [95% CI 0.32–0.89], P = .02) and children without a chronic condition (OR = 0.08 [95% CI 0.04–0.15], P &lt; .001). Visits to medical specialists (20.4% of all visits), behavioral health clinicians (10.9%), and dentists (10.0%) were the most common nonprimary care services received by SNAP eligible/nonenrolled children.

CONCLUSION
In a nationally representative sample of children who were potentially eligible but nonenrolled in SNAP, we found low primary care attendance in 2021 with evidence of racial and linguistic disparities. Clinicians beyond the primary care system are well positioned to support children who jointly underuse government nutrition programs and primary care services.
“Problems Encountered in Distant Learning Relative to Reading Skills Among Grade 10 Students, Talibon District, Bohol”<u> </u>
Authors: Celocia Naue , Sapong Charito 
Published: February 2025

This study deals with the problems encountered in distance learning among Grade 10 students of Talibon District I relative to their reading skills. The study focuses on students’ problems in in terms of internet connection and electricity problems, inadequate and vague learning resources, overloaded lesson activities, conflict with home responsibilities, financial-related problems, and physical and mental health compromises. parent’s highest educational attainment, family income, and parent’s livelihood means. The PHIL-IRI results of the students were the data for the student’s reading skill level. It seeks to check the significant degrees of relationship, correlation, and difference between and among variables. The method used the descriptive-correlational design of the quantitative research method and descriptive-correlational questionnaires, which determined the respondents’ problems in distance learning. In addition, it used a documentary analysis to gather the results of Phil-IRI. It is found that the majority of the students have parents with a high school education and work as farmers with less than P5,000.00 monthly income. Moreover, among the six problems encountered in distant learning, ranking first is ‘conflict with home responsibilities and poor learning environment’, which is interpreted as moderately serious. Their reading skills are alarming as they belong to the lowest ‘frustration level’.
Perception Of the Mother Tongue-Based-Multilingual Education Implementation: Basis for Course Enhancement
Authors: Israel Marieson , Jumawid Jennifer , Cortez Daniel , Fronteras Vanessa , Lapac Jastin Jake , Boldo Jana Ethel Marie , Tubil Janice Mae , Owens Hydie , Inguito Vesmilicar 
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to assess the perception on the implementation of MTB-MLE and to know that teachers and school administrators have given proper attention and support to implement the MTB-MLE program effectively. Considering its implementation, the program brings challenging situations in terms of language policies especially on the five (5) elementary schools that are involved in the study. These schools are; Guiwanon Elementary School, Miguel Oppus Memorial Elementary School, Montana Elementary School, Baclayon Central Elementary School, and Laya Elementary School all in the District of Baclayon. These five (5) along the highway schools of Baclayon were also among the schools that were categorized as big and medium schools. This study utilizes the purposive descriptive-normative survey method of research. The researchers utilized a survey questionnaire in order to obtain the needed data and responses. Moreover, the contents reflected in the assessment as to the attainment of objectives of MTB-MLE was premised on the copy containing the competencies of the MTB-MLE. There are two (2) groups of respondents involved in this present study. They are the school administrators or the complete enumeration of the school heads and the elementary school teachers handling MTB-MLE in these five (5) basic elementary schools, specifically the Grades 1 to 3 teachers. There were five (5) school administrators who served as the first pool of respondents. All of these five (5) were females.
Periaqueductal gray passes over disappointment and signals continuity of remaining reward expectancy
Authors: Lee Hyunchan , Hikosaka Okihide 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Animals navigate environments with multiple objects to find rewards. We previously found that phasic activities of lateral habenula (LHb) neurons encode step-by-step changes in reward predictions induced by the series of multiple objects and errors. However, to obtain the reward, another important source would be to maintain their mind at the beginning and tolerate capricious errors in following steps to continue the sequence of actions. We found that periaqueductal gray (PAG) neurons, LHb downstream brain area, transport reward expectation from one step to the next step, affecting subsequent behaviors. The tonic PAG activities correlated with animal behavior responding to a cue and also contextually affected subsequent behaviors (vigorous reaching and holding). This research suggests that phasic and tonic signaling in the LHb-PAG pathway plays a crucial role in deciding the continuation versus discontinuation of reward-seeking behaviors in the sequential steps and enables animals to search complex environments and find rewards.