bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The use of radiomic analysis of magnetic resonance imaging findings in predicting features of early osteoarthritis of the knee—a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Davey Martin S. , Davey Matthew G. , Kenny Paddy , Gheiti Adrian J. Cassar 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The primary aim of this study was to systematically review current literature evaluating the use of radiomics in establishing the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in native knees in predicting features of osteoarthritis (OA). A systematic review was performed with respect to PRISMA guidelines in search of studies reporting radiomic analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to analyse patients with native knee OA. Sensitivity and specificity of radiomic analyses were included for meta-analysis. Following our initial literature search of 1271 studies, only 5 studies met our inclusion criteria. This included 1730 patients (71.5% females) with a mean age of 55.4 ± 15.6 years (range 24–66). The mean RQS of included studies was 16.6 (11–21). Meta-analysis demonstrated the pooled sensitivity and specificity for MRI in predicting features of OA in patients with native knees were 0.74 (95% CI 0.71, 0.78) and 0.85 (95% CI 0.83, 0.87), respectively. The results of this systematic review suggest that the high sensitivities and specificity of MRI-based radiomics may represent potential biomarker in the early identification and classification of native knee OA. Such analysis may inform surgeons to facilitate earlier non-operative management of knee OA in the select pre-symptomatic patients, prior to clinical or radiological evidence of degenerative change.
The role of multiple board directorships in sustainability strategies: symbol or substance?
Authors: Bravo-Urquiza Francisco , Reguera-Alvarado Nuria 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Multiple board directorships are a global phenomenon in the business environment and have come under intense debate from regulators, professionals, and academics alike. At the same time, sustainability has become a major challenge for firms in the current scenario. The main objective of this paper is to investigate whether multiple directorships lead firms to symbolic or substantive sustainability strategies. After performing different methodological approaches and robustness tests, our findings highlight that multiple directorships lead to symbolic sustainable development by significantly intensifying environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting practices, although this is not supported by substantial ESG actions. This symbolic behaviour is even more evident in socially and environmentally sensitive industries. Given the ongoing regulatory and professional discussions concerning multiple board directorships, the ever-increasing importance of sustainability and the significant consequences of symbolic ESG strategies, our paper has direct implications for firms in the selection of board members, as well as for regulators and professionals when refining their legislation and recommendations concerning boards.
Caffeic Acid Encapsulated Centrifugally Spun Antioxidant Fibers: Characterization and Incorporation in Cakes
Authors: Guler Gunes Su , Sumnu Gulum , Yazicioglu Nalan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe primary aim of this study was to formulate a cake with high antioxidant activity through the incorporation of centrifugally spun gelatin-based fiber which was enriched with caffeic acid. Characterization analyses were conducted to evaluate fibers with different concentrations of caffeic acid (2% and 4%), while simultaneously the effects of thermal and citric acid crosslinking on the physical and functional properties of the encapsulated fibers were investigated. The study revealed varying encapsulation efficiencies of caffeic acid in gelatin fibers (56.34–94.55%), markedly affected by substantial reduction of thermal crosslinking, contrasting with citric acid’s minimal impact. Additionally, citric acid increased total phenolic content (TPC), but thermal treatment notably decreased antioxidant activity (AOA) due to its impact on radical scavenging and phenolic group dissociation. The addition of citric acid significantly reduced water vapor permeability by 22% suggesting an induced crosslinking in both thermal-treated caffeic acid and citric acid samples. The study highlighted reduced AOA and phenolic content in thermally treated fibers (thermally treated gelatin with 2% caffeic acid vs thermally treated gelatin with 4% caffeic acid), suggesting lower water solubility and improved thermal stability with approximately 24% remaining weight after thermogravimetric analysis. Despite this, cakes with thermally treated fibers had higher AOA due to improved heat resistance of fibers. Generally, adding fibers to cakes decreased hardness and pH while increasing TPC, AOA, and volume index, showing a novel approach using centrifugally spun fibers to enrich foods with antioxidants.
Lacrimal duct Surgery: Different Techniques and Long-Term Postoperative Results
Authors: Casasayas Maria , Massegur-Solench Humbert , Martel-Marín María , Kolanczak Kataryna Alicja , Holgado Anna , Gras-Cabrerizo Juan Ramón 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPre-saccal obstructions of the lacrimal duct can be solved with a conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy while saccal or post-saccal obstructions are restored with an external, endoscopic or laser dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). The aim of the present study is to review the indications for each technique and to compare the results achieved. Retrospective review of 335 patients in whom 440 surgeries of the lacrimal duct were performed, with at least 4 months of follow-up. Outcomes in terms of symptoms and endoscopic findings during follow-up were considered. Successful results understood as resolution of symptoms were observed in 85% of cases treated with endoscopic DCR and in 62% of cases after laser DCR (p < 0.001). Among patients with recurrence of epiphora after surgery, 32% showed a visible ostium during endoscopy. Sixty-eight conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomies were performed, 68% of which required a tube replacement due to obstruction or extrusion. The mean duration of the tubes replaced was 10 months (range 3 days – 95 months). Endoscopic DCR shows better success rates than laser DCR. A considerable percentage of failures after DCR surgery present a visible ostium on endoscopic examination. This fact should lead to reconsider the initial diagnosis, ruling out functional problems or canalicular obstructions.
SEOM clinical guidelines for cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome (2023)
Authors: Soria Rivas Ainara , Escobar Álvarez Yolanda , Blasco Cordellat Ana , Majem Tarruella Margarita , Molina Mata Kevin , Motilla de la Cámara Marta , del Mar Muñoz Sánchez Mª , Zafra Poves Marta , Beato Zambrano Carmen , Cabezón Gutierrez Luis 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCancer-related anorexia-cachexia syndrome (CACS) is a debilitating condition afflicting up to 80% of advanced-stage cancer patients. Characterized by progressive weight loss, muscle wasting, and metabolic abnormalities, CACS significantly compromises patients’ quality of life and treatment outcomes. This comprehensive review navigates through its intricate physiopathology, elucidating its stages and diagnostic methodologies. CACS manifests in three distinct stages: pre-cachexia, established cachexia, and refractory cachexia. Early detection is pivotal for effective intervention and is facilitated by screening tools, complemented by nutritional assessments and professional evaluations. The diagnostic process unravels the complex interplay of metabolic dysregulation and tumor-induced factors contributing to CACS. Management strategies, tailored to individual patient profiles, encompass a spectrum of nutritional interventions. These include dietary counseling, oral nutritional supplements, and, when necessary, enteral nutrition and a judicious use of parenteral nutrition. Specific recommendations for caloric intake, protein requirements, and essential nutrients address the unique challenges posed by CACS. While pharmacological agents like megestrol acetate may be considered, their use requires careful evaluation of potential risks. At its core, this review underscores the imperative for a holistic and personalized approach to managing CACS, integrating nutritional interventions and pharmacological strategies based on a nuanced understanding of patient’s condition.
Help-seeking for Social Anxiety symptoms in Ghana: Looking through the lens of sexist attitudes
Authors: Adu Peter , Mbinta James , Badu Prempeh Amoapong Sikadwa , Grigoryev Dmitry , Jurcik Tomas 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWhile health research has demonstrated the influence of cultural disparities on health outcomes, the impact of ambivalent sexism on mental health help-seeking has not been well understood. We investigated the links between sexist attitudes, Mental Health Literacy (MHL), and sociodemographic variables regarding symptoms of Social Anxiety among Ghanaians. In 2021, we recruited 601 Ghanaians to participate in an online vignette-based experimental study. Respondents were randomly assigned to two conditions (i.e., male, and female vignettes) depicting symptoms of Social Anxiety for a hypothetical person. Participants provided their impression of the hypothetical person and further completed self-report measures. Regarding help-seeking for the symptoms of Social Anxiety, results revealed that age positively predicted professional help-seeking among men assigned to the male condition, while age negatively predicted social support among women in the same condition. Education was found to relate positively to professional and social support help-seeking options but was negatively linked with spiritual help-seeking. Benevolent sexist attitudes towards women related to the endorsement of professional help-seeking, but participants with benevolent sexist attitudes towards men were less likely to recommend social support. Findings imply that optimal interventions for mental health could benefit from understanding help-seeking patterns, idioms of psychological distress and the cultural settings of individuals.
Depressive symptoms, avoidant coping, and alcohol use: differences based on gender and posttraumatic stress disorder in emerging adults
Authors: Danielson Carla Kmett , Hahn Austin M. , Bountress Kaitlin E. , Gilmore Amanda K. , Roos Lydia , Adams Zachary W. , Kirby Charli M. , Amstadter Ananda B. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTrauma exposure and alcohol use often co-occur. Unveiling predictors of drinking behavior, including among those with varying levels of trauma exposure, can inform behavioral health prevention and treatment efforts in at-risk populations. The current study examined associations between depressive symptoms, avoidant coping, gender, and alcohol use among emerging adults with and without trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants were 238 emerging adults between the ages of 21 and 30 years (M = 24.75; SD = 2.61) in one of three groups: trauma-exposed with PTSD (n = 70); trauma-exposed with no PTSD (n = 83); or a no trauma (control) group (n = 85). Demographics, parental alcohol problems, depressive symptoms, and avoidant coping were examined as predictors of drinks per drinking day. Chi-square, t-test, bivariate, and group path analysis were conducted. Among participants, men consumed greater amounts of alcohol than women across all three groups. Group assignment based on trauma history and PTSD significantly moderated the association between avoidant coping and alcohol use such that avoidant coping had a significant effect on alcohol use among participants in the trauma-exposed and PTSD groups. There was also a significant group × gender × avoidant coping interaction such that, among participants in the control group, men had attenuated alcohol use at low levels of avoidant coping and increased at high levels of avoidant coping. No effects of race were observed. Results highlight the importance of avoidant coping as a risk factor for problematic drinking, unveiling a specific intervention target for reducing co-occurring PTSD and problematic alcohol use.
A new model for basic needs: comparison of the second order factorial structures of young schema questionnaire and its relationship with symptoms of psychopathology
Authors: Karaosmanoğlu Hasan Alp , Köse Bahar , Aytaç Mert , Armağan Küçükseymen Zeynep Cansu 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the structure of Young’s early maladaptive schemas, core emotional needs, and their associations with psychopathological symptoms. Early maladaptive schemas and psychopathological symptoms were assessed in three clinical samples from Turkey (N1 = 1312, N2 = 999, N3 = 999). First-order Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified 17 schemas, eight of which closely mirrored Young's original schemas. A second-order PCA revealed four schema domains: Impaired Autonomy, Disconnection, Impaired Limits, and Overvigilance. Confirmatory Factor Analyses were employed on distinct samples to compare the PCA model with alternative models, and the PCA model exhibited superior fit across various indices. The study reveals varying relationships between schemas and diverse psychopathological symptoms, providing nuanced insights for tailoring psychotherapeutic strategies and interventions. Symptoms related to interpersonal sensitivity had the strongest connections to schemas, and the factor representing vulnerability to harm and pessimism schemas had the most number of strong connections with psychopathological symptoms. While the study sheds light on the schemas in a Turkish context, future research is essential to validate these findings and explore the predictive aspects of schemas. In essence, this research contributes to understanding of schemas within the Turkish cultural context and its implications for clinical practice.
Is the Unified Protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders equally effective for men and women?
Authors: Ferreres-Galán V. , Peris-Baquero Ó. , Moreno-Pérez J. D. , Osma J. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractScientific literature has revealed that there are gender differences in aspects related to mental health. These differences are especially evident in the higher prevalence of emotional disorders (EDs) in women, the greater severity of some clinical variables and symptoms and, also, in the response to psychological treatment. The Unified Protocol (UP) is a transdiagnostic treatment specially designed to address EDs with growing evidence about its cost-effectiveness. The aim of this study is to analyze gender differences in clinical variables and the response to UP treatment applied in a group format. The sample consisted of 277 users (78.3% women) of the Spanish specialized public mental health system, all of them with a diagnosis of EDs. Depressive and anxiety symptomatology, neuroticism, extraversion, interference and quality of life were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-ups. We found a statistically significant differences between men and women in severity of depressive and anxious symptomatology, with women presenting the highest scores at the beginning of the treatment. After the intervention, these differences were reduced until no statistically significant differences were found in any of the variables over the 12-month follow-up. The results of this study support the creation of gender-heterogeneous UP groups in the public mental health system for the transdiagnostic treatment of people with EDs. Trial NCT03064477 (March 10, 2017).
Predicting urban tomorrow: CA-Markov modeling and district evolution
Authors: Azabdaftari Anali , Sunar Filiz 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe global population is experiencing exponential growth, resulting in a substantial increase in urbanization and subsequent urban expansion. This uncontrolled expansion, often termed urban sprawl, poses significant challenges to sustainable urban development. Understanding the importance of this concern, obtaining precise information about changes in Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) becomes crucial. This research examines the transformative processes of LULC and urban expansion over a 20-year period in two distinct study areas. For this purpose, built-up areas are first analysed using satellite-derived land surface temperature data, revealing temperature increase over time attributed to urban expansion. To project future trends using CA-Markov model, the suitability maps for each LULC class aggregated through the Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) method. Subsequently, the CA-Markov simulates the LULC maps for 2017 and 2018 for each study area, with a focus on the year 2050. Model calibrated by comparing the simulated maps with the actual maps in both study areas, and the reliability is affirmed by high Kappa coefficients (> 80%). Consequently, the study predicts LULC maps for 2050, revealing that both areas will experience a continued increase in built-up areas, a decrease in forested areas, and a relative stability in agricultural zones over the next 33 years.
Evaluating the Role of Households' Food Security Status and Socioeconomic Determinants on Child Mortality in Nigeria
Authors: Ogunniyi Adebayo Isaiah , Omotayo Abiodun Olusola , Olagunju Kehinde Oluseyi , Rufai Mistura Adedoyin , Salman Kabir Kayode , Omotayo Oluwadara Pelumi , Oyediran Bisola , Adejoorin Mobolaji Victoria , Awotide Bola Amoke , Aremu Adeyemi Oladapo 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWhen addressing global development, it is imperative to recognize the relationship between food security and child mortality. Despite the targeted goals of SDGs 2 (zero hunger) and 3 (good health and well-being), Nigeria continues to grapple with relatively high rates of child malnutrition, alongside persistent challenges in child mortality and food insecurity that affect its population significantly. This study employed the Nigeria Living Standard Survey (NLSS) dataset with 11,655 households to estimate the impact of food (in)security on child mortality using the Propensity Score Matching (PSM). The study shows that food insecurity is predominant in the rural northern and urban southern part of Nigeria. Child mortality rates were found to be influenced by various factors such as maternal education, maternal age, geopolitical zones, place of residence, and access to healthcare facilities, showcasing a complex interplay of positive and negative impacts. The empirical estimates revealed that households’ food insecurity had a significant impact on child mortality in Nigeria. Hence, in order to achieve the SDG’s 2 and 3 in Nigeria, a more concerted effort should be geared towards food security and child mortality among the Nigerian rural and urban communities. The insights from this study underscore the importance of prioritizing interventions that drives food security, enhancing nutritional access, and tackling underlying social determinants to substantially reduce child mortality rates. It is imperative for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and communities to integrate complementarity approaches in developing sustainable solutions that safeguard the well-being and prospects of Nigeria's children.
Eco-Friendly Ozone Process for Denim Garments as an Alternative to Conventional Bleaching
Authors: Atav Rıza , Gündüz Öner , Yaz Sercan , Çakan Gizem , Sevgili Bahadırhan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn recent years, sustainability has become an important issue in production. The denim industry is environmentally problematic as an area where a wide variety of chemicals are used. Therefore, it is of great importance to replace various chemicals with clean technologies such as ozone. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of water content, treatment time and pH on both color fading and strength of the fabric during ozone treatment of denim textiles. Thus, optimum conditions of color fading with ozone in industrial applications have been revealed. It was found that it is most appropriate to work at 30% water content and the ozonation time should be changed according to the desired degree of color fading. Furthermore, it can be said that there is no significant difference between pH 4 and pH 7, but pH 11 is significantly different from them and the best color fading is obtained at pH 4. Since there is no significant difference between pH 4 and pH 7, it is thought that the pH 7 condition, which is simpler in practice and does not require the use of chemicals, would be optimal.
Investigating data storage security and retrieval for Fitbit wearable devices
Authors: Al-Sabaawi Aiman , Al-Dulaimi Khamael , Zhao Ying , Simpson Leonie 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The use of wearable devices to monitor aspects of personal health is increasing. The Fitbit is an example of a popular device used for this purpose.
It is unknown whether users’ privacy (i.e. sensitive data collected from wearable devices) would be leaked via unauthorized access. So, this investigation will answer the following questions; are the data transmissions protected against unauthorised access or modification? what data are transmitted between the device and the server? how much data can be collected by unauthorized access?

Method
This paper describes an investigation into data access in the Fitbit Blaze and, specifically, whether this is possible without connecting to the Fitbit server. A Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attack was used in this investigation.

Result
In this experiment, the firmware image, transferred when the device connects to the Fitbit server, is first captured and analysed to obtain data. This was done to attempt to identify the encryption method and obtain the unique device MAC address. Secondly, some fitness data, namely, the authentication key, the cryptographic key and the Nonce, were extracted from the Fitbit application. We attempted to connect the Fitbit Blaze device and the Fitbit application directly without connecting via the Fitbit server. We also attempted direct access to the Fitbit Blaze using a charger cable. In addition, Fitbit Java files were extracted from the Fitbit application.

Conclusion
Finally, the outcomes of this investigation are compared with investigations into other Fitbit devices in the previous research.
Psychological Intervention and Breast Cancer
Authors: Ashton Kathleen , Oney Kim 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose of review
There are 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, making breast cancer one of the most common health issues affecting women. Given the significant psychosocial impact of breast cancer, the purpose of the present review is to recognize common psychological issues and evidenced based psychological treatments, while reviewing the impact of treatments on quality of life and cancer outcomes.

Recent findings
Common psychological concerns include adjustment disorder, depression, and anxiety. and treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and meaning centered psychotherapy are effective.

Summary
Psychological interventions have been found to decrease distress and improve quality of life among breast cancer patients, while additionally increasing length of disease-free survival and decreasing rates of recurrence and mortality. More research is needed on the impact of psychological interventions on breast cancer outcomes, as well as with diverse populations and telehealth interventions.