bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 vaccination uptake and determinants of booster vaccination among persons who inject drugs in New York City
Authors: Khezri Mehrdad , McKnight Courtney , Weng Chenziheng Allen , Kimball Sarah , Des Jarlais Don 
Published: May 2024

Background
Persons who inject drugs (PWID) may be unengaged with healthcare services and face an elevated risk of severe morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19 due to chronic diseases and structural inequities. However, data on COVID-19 vaccine uptake, particularly booster vaccination, among PWID are limited. We examined COVID-19 vaccine uptake and factors associated with booster vaccination among PWID in New York City (NYC).

Methods
We recruited PWID using respondent-driven sampling from October 2021 to November 2023 in a survey that included HIV and SARS-CoV-2 antibodies testing. The questionnaire included demographics, COVID-19 vaccination and attitudes, and drug use behaviors.

Results
Of 436 PWID, 80% received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Among individuals who received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, 95% were fully vaccinated. After excluding participants recruited before booster authorization for general adults started in NYC, and those who had never received an initial vaccination, 41% reported having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine dose. COVID-19 booster vaccination was significantly associated with having a high school diploma or GED (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.93; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.09, 3.48), ever received the hepatitis A/B vaccine (aOR 2.23; 95% CI 1.27, 3.96), main drug use other than heroin/speedball, fentanyl and stimulants (aOR 14.4; 95% CI 2.32, 280), number of non-fatal overdoses (aOR 0.35; 95% CI 0.16, 0.70), and mean vaccination attitude score (aOR 0.94; 95% CI 0.89, 0.98).

Conclusions
We found a suboptimal level of COVID-19 booster vaccination among PWID, which was consistent with the rates observed in the general population in NYC and the U.S. Community-based interventions are needed to improve COVID-19 booster vaccination access and uptake among PWID. Attitudes towards vaccination were significant predictors of both primary and booster vaccination uptake. Outreach efforts focusing on improving attitudes towards vaccination and educational programs are essential for reducing hesitancy and increasing booster vaccination uptake among PWID.
Barriers to uptake of referral services from secondary eye care to tertiary eye care and its associated determinants in L V Prasad Eye Institute network in Southern India: A cross-sectional study-Report II
Authors: Padhy Debananda , Pyda Giridhar , Marmamula Srinivas , Khanna Rohit C. 
Published: May 2024

Aim
To investigate the barriers to the uptake of referral services from secondary care centers (SC) to a higher-level tertiary care center (TC) in Southern India.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, India, between February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019 and all those referred from SC to TC between January 1, 2013 to December 30, 2016 were identified for interview. Based on inclusion criteria, of the 960 participants identified, 681 (70.9%) participated in the study. A validated study questionnaire was administered to all participants. Information collected were the demographic details, details related to their referral and barriers to referral. The participants that presented at TC were considered compliant and who did not, were non-compliant. Reasons for non-compliance was also collected.

Results
The mean age those interviewed was 46.1 years (SD: 17.3 years) and 429 (63%) were males and 252 (37%) were females. Overall, 516 (75.8%) were compliant, and 165 (24.2%) were non-compliant. The major factors for non-compliance were economic (16.4%) and attitudinal (44.2%) barriers. Within the attitudinal barrier category, the most prevalent individual attitudinal barriers were ‘too busy to go to the eye center for treatment (16.4%)’and ‘able to manage routine daily activities with current vision (12.1%)’. The multivariable analysis showed that the non-compliant participants had only visited the SC once prior to the referral (odds ratio: 2.82; 95% CI: 1.43–5.57) (p = 0.003).

Conclusions
Participants with only one SC visit, were less likely to comply with referrals and the major barriers to compliance were economical and attitudinal. It is important to address these specific barriers to provide proper counseling to participants during referrals.
Accuracy of artificial intelligence-assisted endoscopy in the diagnosis of gastric intestinal metaplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Li Na , Yang Jian , Li Xiaodong , Shi Yanting , Wang Kunhong 
Published: May 2024

Background and aims
Gastric intestinal metaplasia is a precancerous disease, and a timely diagnosis is essential to delay or halt cancer progression. Artificial intelligence (AI) has found widespread application in the field of disease diagnosis. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of AI’s diagnostic accuracy in detecting gastric intestinal metaplasia in endoscopy, compare it to endoscopists’ ability, and explore the main factors affecting AI’s performance.

Methods
The study followed the PRISMA-DTA guidelines, and the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and IEEE Xplore databases were searched to include relevant studies published by October 2023. We extracted the key features and experimental data of each study and combined the sensitivity and specificity metrics by meta-analysis. We then compared the diagnostic ability of the AI versus the endoscopists using the same test data.

Results
Twelve studies with 11,173 patients were included, demonstrating AI models’ efficacy in diagnosing gastric intestinal metaplasia. The meta-analysis yielded a pooled sensitivity of 94% (95% confidence interval: 0.92–0.96) and specificity of 93% (95% confidence interval: 0.89–0.95). The combined area under the receiver operating characteristics curve was 0.97. The results of meta-regression and subgroup analysis showed that factors such as study design, endoscopy type, number of training images, and algorithm had a significant effect on the diagnostic performance of AI. The AI exhibited a higher diagnostic capacity than endoscopists (sensitivity: 95% vs. 79%).

Conclusions
AI-aided diagnosis of gastric intestinal metaplasia using endoscopy showed high performance and clinical diagnostic value. However, further prospective studies are required to validate these findings.
Differences in knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding hypertension by access to a community-based screening program (POSBINDU): A cross-sectional study from four districts in Indonesia
Authors: Mashuri Yusuf Ari , Widyaningsih Vitri , Premanawasti Alimah , Koot Jaap , Pardoel Zinzi , Landsman-Dijkstra Jeanet , Postma Maarten , Probandari Ari 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundA high prevalence of hypertension is found in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) including in Indonesia. However, hypertension awareness, treatment, and control are relativity poor. A community-based program to screen and educate people on non-communicable disease prevention (POSBINDU) was launched by the Indonesian government. However, the association between participation in the POSBINDU program with increasing knowledge, attitude, and practice of hypertension has not been widely assessed. In this study, we compared the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among people who accessed the POSBINDU and those who did not access the POSBINDU program. Subsequently, factors associated with the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among people who accessed the POSBINDU and those who did not access the POSBINDU were explored.MethodsThis was an observational study with a cross-sectional design measuring the knowledge, attitudes, and practices for hypertension control in four districts in Indonesia from October 2019 to January 2020. A total of 1,988 respondents were included in this study. A questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of hypertension. Simple logistic regression was used to investigate the correlation between the characteristics of respondents and knowledge, attitudes, and practice status. Multiple logistic regression tests were conducted to investigate factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practice status.ResultsWe found that people who accessed POSBINDU had higher odds of having better knowledge (aOR:1.4; 95%CI:1.2–1.8), however, accessed to POSBINDU was associated with lower attitudes (aOR:0.6; 85%CI: 0.5–0.7) and had no association with hypertension-related practice.ConclusionPeople who accessed POSBINDU have an association with good knowledge, but the association with good attitude and practice was less clear. Therefore, an improvement in the POSBINDU program is needed to increase the attitudes and practices of hypertension.
A common fixed point result for multi-valued mappings in Hausdorff modular fuzzy b-metric spaces with application to integral inclusions
Authors: Makran Noreddine , Hammouti Omar , Taarabti Said 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The modular fuzzy b-metric space is defined in this study, and we are interested in proving a general common fixed point theorem for a pair of multi-valued mappings in Hausdorff modular fuzzy b-metric spaces. The work generalizes the findings in [H. Kerim, W. Shatanawi, A. Tallafha and T. A. M. Shatnawi,
Fixed point theorems on modular fuzzy metric spaces,
Politehn. Univ. Bucharest Sci. Bull. Ser. A Appl. Math. Phys. 84 2022, 1, 47–58] and produce additional specific findings that are supported by examples. An application to prove the existence of an integral inclusion equation’s solution is shown to demonstrate the importance of our result.
Acute toxicity and anti-inflammatory activity of bis-thiourea derivatives
Authors: Umar Muhammad Naveed , Shoaib Muhammad , Ghias Mehreen , Bibi Shakila , Zahoor Muhammad , Khan Sher Wali , Ullah Riaz , Ali Essam A. , Gulfam Naila , Shah Syed Wadood Ali 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In the current work, bis-thiourea derivatives have been synthesized through condensation reaction between isothiocynates and diamines in dry acetone to form SK1 (1,2-bis(N-benzoylthioureido) benzene), SK2 (1,3-bis(N-benzoylthioureido) benzene), and SK3 (1,4-bis(N-benzoylthioureido) benzene). The structures of new synthesized derivatives were confirmed through melting point and spectroscopic technique such as 1HNMR only. The synthesized compounds were assessed for acute toxicity test and are proved free of toxicity. The derivatives were further tested as anti-inflammatory agents by in vitro lipoxygenase enzyme inhibition studies, molecular docking, and in vivo carrageenan-induced paw edema assay, and histamine-induced edema test. The overall observations presented that compounds SK1 and SK3 possess promising anti-inflammatory potential, while compound SK2 is found to be a good anti-inflammatory agent.
Uncertain Causality Analysis of Critical Success Factors of Special Education Mathematics Teaching
Authors: Pinili Lilibeth , Almerino Porferio , Tenerife Janine Joy , Evangelista Samantha Shane , Almerino Jana Gloria , Aro Joerabell Lourdes , Arnaiz Vivian , Opingo Kaitlin Marie , Deniega Jocelyn , Revalde Helen , Fulgencio Margie , Añora Honorio , Cabigon Ann Frances , Reyes Niña Rozanne Delos , Maturan Fatima , Atibing Nadine May , Ocampo Lanndon 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study determines the critical success factors of teaching mathematics to special education (SPED) students wherein a list of success factors is identified through a literature survey and analyzes the causal relationships among the identified factors to evaluate the key success factors using the integration of the grey system theory and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL), named as the grey-DEMATEL. Results reveal that professional development (PD), institutional support (IS), and individual factors (IF) are categorized as net causes. They influence other factors considered as net effects, including mentoring, self-efficacy, teaching capacity, student feedback, teaching knowledge, instructional accommodation, and use of technology. Among those net causes, only PD yields as the key factor, while IS and IF are the minor key factors. Thus, decision-makers must allocate resources that provide PD to teachers in delivering SPED mathematics teaching. A sensitivity analysis suggests these findings are robust to linguistic evaluation scale changes. The insights outlined in this study would aid educational managers and decision-makers of educational institutions in carefully designing initiatives to improve the quality of mathematics education provided to SPED students. Some potential directions for future research agenda are also discussed.
Li–Yorke chaos for composition operators on Orlicz spaces
Authors: Estaremi Yousef , Muhammad Shah 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In this paper we characterize Li–Yorke chaotic composition operators on Orlicz spaces. Indeed, some necessary and sufficient conditions are provided for Li–Yorke chaotic composition operator

C
φ

{C_{\varphi}}

on the Orlicz space

L
Φ

⁢

(
μ
)

{L^{\Phi}(\mu)}

. In some cases we have equivalent conditions for composition operators on Orlicz spaces to be Li–Yorke chaotic. The results of this paper extend similar results in

L
p

{L^{p}}

-spaces.
Elementary properties of free lattices
Authors: Nation J. B. , Paolini Gianluca 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
We start a systematic analysis of the first-order model theory of free lattices.
Firstly, we prove that the free lattices of finite rank are not positively indistinguishable, as there is a positive

∃
∀

{\exists\forall}

-sentence true in

𝐅
3

{\mathbf{F}_{3}}

and false in

𝐅
4

{\mathbf{F}_{4}}

. Secondly, we show that every model of

Th
⁢

(

𝐅
n

)

{\mathrm{Th}(\mathbf{F}_{n})}

admits a canonical homomorphism into the profinite-bounded completion

𝐇
n

{\mathbf{H}_{n}}

of

𝐅
n

{\mathbf{F}_{n}}

. Thirdly, we show that

𝐇
n

{\mathbf{H}_{n}}

is isomorphic to the Dedekind–MacNeille completion of

𝐅
n

{\mathbf{F}_{n}}

, and that

𝐇
n

{\mathbf{H}_{n}}

is not positively elementarily equivalent to

𝐅
n

{\mathbf{F}_{n}}

, as there is a positive

∀
∃

{\forall\exists}

-sentence true in

𝐇
n

{\mathbf{H}_{n}}

and false in

𝐅
n

{\mathbf{F}_{n}}

. Finally, we show that

DM
⁢

(

𝐅
n

)

{\mathrm{DM}(\mathbf{F}_{n})}

is a retract of

Id
⁢

(

𝐅
n

)

{\mathrm{Id}(\mathbf{F}_{n})}

and that for any lattice

𝐊

{\mathbf{K}}

which satisfies Whitman’s condition

(
W
)

{\mathrm{(W)}}

and which is generated by join prime elements, the three lattices

𝐊

{\mathbf{K}}

,

DM
⁢

(
𝐊
)

{\mathrm{DM}(\mathbf{K})}

, and

Id
⁢

(
𝐊
)

{\mathrm{Id}(\mathbf{K})}

all share the same positive universal first-order theory.
Enhancing young EFL learners’ written skills: the role of repeated pre-task planning
Authors: Guerrero-Gomez Janire , Orcasitas-Vicandi María , Kopinska Marta 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The present study seeks to investigate the effect of repeated pre-task planning on young learners’ written production of three problematic aspects of English grammar (the present simple third-person singular -s; the possessives his/her; and the personal pronouns he/she), and the overall quality of their writings. Thirty-three dyads of Basque-Spanish learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) from the sixth year of the primary education level (aged 11–12) performed a series of picture-prompted narration tasks in three different planning conditions: guided-planning (GP), unguided-planning (UP) and no-planning (NP). Their written production was compared in pre-, post- and delayed post-tests. Results showed statistically significant gains for the GP group, supporting the claim that repeated practice involving pre-task explicit grammar instruction might benefit young EFL learners, even though not all the target forms under analysis improved.
A physics-inspired neural network for short-wave radiation parameterization
Authors: Yavich Nikolay , Vanovskiy Vladimir , Okunev Alexey , Gavrikov Alexander , Grigoryev Timofey , Burnaev Evgeny 
Published: May 2024

AbstractRadiation parameterization schemes are crucial components of weather and climate models, but they are also known to be computationally intensive. In recent decades, researchers have attempted to emulate these schemes using neural networks, with more attention to convolutional neural networks. However, in this paper, we explore the potential of recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for predicting solar heating rates. Our architecture was trained and tested using long-term hindcast data from the Pechora Sea region, with the conventional RRTMG scheme serving as a shortwave parameterization. Our findings show that the RNN offers rapid learning, fast inference, and excellent data fitting. We also present preliminary results demonstrating the use of RNNs for operational weather forecasting, which achieved a significant speedup in parameterization and reduced the overall forecast time by 40 %.
Newborns at risk of COVID-19, the story continues
Authors: Shah Malika D. , Miller Nicholas , Saugstad Ola D. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
After more than 4 years of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, a great deal of knowledge on how this virus affects pregnant women, the fetus and the newborn has accumulated. Guidelines for mode of delivery, cord clamping, skin to skin, breastfeeding, and rooming-in have become uniform across the world. Vaccination has considerably improved outcomes, but hesitancy amongst pregnant patients and the emergence of variants remain challenged and SARS-CoV-2 positivity during pregnancy continues to be associated with an increased risk of maternal complications, premature delivery and higher neonatal mortality and morbidity. An emerging body of data now exists on the effect of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy on early neonatal outcomes, medical education in obstetrics and pediatrics, and longer-term developmental outcomes. In this article, we review the development in this field since our last review.
Striped hyena Hyaena hyaena (Linnaeus 1758): feeding ecology based on den prey remains in a pastoralist landscape, southern Kenya
Authors: Mwebi Ogeto , Ogara William , Adhola Titus , Fourvel Jean-Baptise , Brugal Jean-Philip 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Very little is known about the range, diet and eco-ethology of the African striped hyena, compared to its sympatric hyena species; the spotted hyena. Here we present the results of bone assemblages collected in eight striped hyena dens located in a pastoralists’ area in and near the Shompole conservancy, southern Kenya. We present the dens taxonomical representation; comparing domestic and wildlife prey and their prey age structure. This is to aid in making inferences on the striped hyena’s prey acquisition, selection and mode of transportation. Ultimately, this is to highlight the species’ interaction with pastoralists and some eco-ethological features of this little known near threatened species. Total wildlife proportions were higher than livestock. However, both wild and domestic ungulates are the major prey of the striped hyena and carnivores constitute a greater proportion of its non-ungulate prey. Striped hyena appears to predate on younger livestock when their dens are located closer to human settlements than those away from human occupied areas. Juveniles and old adults of wild ungulates dominated the striped hyena dens than the prime adults and this was reversed in the case of livestock ungulates.
Genomic characterization and risk stratification of esophageal squamous dysplasia
Authors: Min Qingjie , Zhang Min , Lin Dongmei , Zhang Weimin , Li Xianfeng , Zhao Lianmei , Teng Huajing , He Tao , Sun Wei , Fan Jiawen , Yu Xiying , Chen Jie , Li Jinting , Gao Xiaohan , Dong Bin , Liu Rui , Liu Xuefeng , Song Yongmei , Cui Yongping , Lu Shih-Hsin , Li Ruiqiang , Guo Mingzhou , Wang Yan , Zhan Qimin 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Objectives
The majority of esophageal squamous dysplasia (ESD) patients progress slowly, while a subset of patients can undergo recurrence rapidly or progress to invasive cancer even after proper treatment. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these clinical observations are still largely unknown.

Methods
By sequencing the genomic data of 160 clinical samples from 49 tumor-free ESD patients and 88 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients, we demonstrated lower somatic mutation and copy number alteration (CNA) burden in ESD compared with ESCC.

Results
Cross-species screening and functional assays identified ACSM5 as a novel driver gene for ESD progression. Furthermore, we revealed that miR-4292 promoted ESD progression and could serve as a non-invasive diagnostic marker for ESD.

Conclusions
These findings largely expanded our understanding of ESD genetics and tumorigenesis, which possessed promising significance for improving early diagnosis, reducing overtreatment, and identifying high-risk ESD patients.
Optimizing the performance of TPCB/SCA composite-modified asphalt using improved response surface methodology
Authors: Li Chuangmin , Yi Shuaibing , Deng Qinhao , Gan Youwei , Hu Zhangyong 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
A composite-modified asphalt was developed by incorporating tire pyrolytic carbon black (TPCB) with a silane coupling agent (SCA) to enhance its ductility and storage stability. The functional binding between asphalt and TPCB was improved by the addition of SCA. The gray correlation comprehensive evaluation method is incorporated into the response surface methodology (RSM), leading to an improved RSM. The improved RSM was employed to optimize the content of the modifier and the preparation process to enhance overall performance. A central composite design-based experiment was conducted to optimize the penetration, softening point, 10°C ductility, Brookfield rotational viscosity, and storage stability indicators of modified asphalt. The response surface of the gray comprehensive evaluation value of the evaluation indicators was calculated using the gray correlation analysis method, and a second-order regression model was established between independent variables such as TPCB, SCA content, and shear time factor and the gray comprehensive evaluation value. This model analyzed the impact of a single variable and variable interaction on the performance of the TPCB/SCA composite-modified asphalt. The optimized model results showed that the preparation parameters that optimize the expected comprehensive performance of the composite-modified asphalt are 9.2% TPCB content, 2.1% SCA content, and a shear time of 56.3 min. Finally, the TPCB/SCA composite-modified asphalt prepared with the improved RSM exhibited the highest gray comprehensive evaluation value and the best overall performance, indicating the feasibility of the optimized preparation parameters with the improved RSM.