bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The impact of oxytocin on emotion recognition and trust: Does disordered eating moderate these relationships?
Authors: Krug Isabel , Fung Stephanie , Liu Shanshan , Treasure Janet , Huang Chia , Felmingham Kim , Fuller-Tyszkiewicz Matthew , McConchie Olivia 
Published: May 2024

Objectives
The current study aimed to investigate the impact of oxytocin on emotion recognition, trust, body image, affect, and anxiety and whether eating disorder (ED) symptoms moderated any of these relationships.

Method
Participants (n = 149) were female university students, who were randomly allocated to receive in a double-blind nature, a single dose of oxytocin intranasal spray (n = 76) or a placebo (saline) intranasal spray (n = 73). Participants were asked to complete an experimental measure of emotion recognition and an investor task aimed to assess trust.

Results
The oxytocin group exhibited better overall performance on the emotion recognition task (especially with recognising positive emotions), and a decline in state positive affect than the control group at post-intervention. However, these effects were not moderated by ED symptom severity, nor were effects found for state anxiety, negative affect, body image and recognising negative emotions in the emotion recognition task.

Conclusion
The current findings contribute to the growing literature on oxytocin, emotion recognition and positive affect and suggest that ED pathology does not moderate these relationships. Future research would benefit from examining the efficacy of an oxytocin intervention using a within-subjects, cross-over design, in those with sub-clinical and clinical EDs, as well as healthy controls.
Astragaloside IV alleviates renal fibrosis by inhibiting renal tubular epithelial cell pyroptosis induced by urotensin II through regulating the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway
Authors: Zhang Lin , Liu Wenyuan , Li Sufen , Wang Jinjing , Sun Dalin , Li Hui , Zhang Ziyuan , Hu Yaling , Fang Jingai 
Published: May 2024

Objective
To explore the molecular mechanism of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) in alleviating renal fibrosis by inhibiting Urotensin II-induced pyroptosis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of renal tubular epithelial cells.

Methods
Forty SD rats were randomly divided into control group without operation: gavage with 5ml/kg/d water for injection and UUO model group: gavage with 5ml/kg/d water for injection; UUO+ AS-IV group (gavage with AS-IV 20mg/kg/d; and UUO+ losartan potassium group (gavage with losartan potassium 10.3mg/kg/d, with 10 rats in each group. After 2 weeks, Kidney pathology, serum Urotensin II, and cAMP concentration were detected, and the expressions of NLRP3, GSDMD-N, Caspase-1, and IL-1β were detected by immunohistochemistry. Rat renal tubular epithelial cells were cultured in vitro, and different concentrations of Urotensin II were used to intervene for 24h and 48h. Cell proliferation activity was detected using the CCK8 assay. Suitable concentrations of Urotensin II and intervention time were selected, and Urotensin II receptor antagonist (SB-611812), inhibitor of PKA(H-89), and AS-IV (15ug/ml) were simultaneously administered. After 24 hours, cells and cell supernatants from each group were collected. The cAMP concentration was detected using the ELISA kit, and the expression of PKA, α-SMA, FN, IL-1β, NLRP3, GSDMD-N, and Caspase-1 was detected using cell immunofluorescence, Western blotting, and RT-PCR.

Results
Renal tissue of UUO rats showed renal interstitial infiltration, tubule dilation and atrophy, renal interstitial collagen fiber hyperplasia, and serum Urotensin II and cAMP concentrations were significantly higher than those in the sham operation group (p <0.05). AS-IV and losartan potassium intervention could alleviate renal pathological changes, and decrease serum Urotensin II, cAMP concentration levels, and the expressions of NLRP3, GSDMD-N, Caspase-1, and IL-1β in renal tissues (p <0.05). Urotensin II at a concentration of 10−8 mol/L could lead to the decrease of cell proliferation, (p<0.05). Compared with the normal group, the cAMP level and the PKA expression were significantly increased (p<0.05). After intervention with AS-IV and Urotensin II receptor antagonist, the cAMP level and the expression of PKA were remarkably decreased (p<0.05). Compared with the normal group, the expression of IL-1β, NLRP3, GSDMD-N, and Caspase-1 in the Urotensin II group was increased (p<0.05), which decreased in the AS-IV and H-89 groups.

Conclusion
AS-IV can alleviate renal fibrosis by inhibiting Urotensin II-induced pyroptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells by regulating the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway.
SARS-CoV-2 active infection and antibodies amongst health personnel during the outbreak in Cameroon: Strengthening the health system for response to future public health emergencies
Authors: Ngomtcho Sen Claudine Henriette , Akenji Blaise Mboringong , Tchio-Nighie Ketina Hirma , Fokam Joseph , Guenou Etienne , Nsa’Amang Eyebe Carolle , Nzegni Kamkoum Yvan Junior , Ntale Tchoffo Valdex Derick , Buh Nkum Collins , Tchoudjin Paho Hervé Christian , Ebogo Yvette Marie Solange , Nanfak Aude , Maidadi-Foudi Martin , Fouda Crescence , Andigema Angyiba Serge , Nsah Bongdze-em Lilian , Nfor Beri Nadin , Torimiro Judith , Zoung-Kanyi Bissek Anne Cécile , Noubom Michel , Assoumou Okomo Marie Claire , Ateudjieu Jérôme 
Published: May 2024

Background
Health personnel (HP) are on the frontlines during response to public health emergencies like COVID-19. This risk of exposure suggests the need for safety in responding to any pandemic. Therefore, to ascertain the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection and immunity, and their determinants amongst HP become relevant.

Methods
A cross sectional health facility-based study was carried-out amongst HP in the Centre Region of Cameroon from 1st February to 30th June 2021. Characteristics and access to preventive tools were collected using face-to-face administered questionnaire. Nasopharyngeal swabs and whole blood were collected for PCR, IgG and IgM testing respectively. STATA version 17 software was used for data analysis. Determinants of COVID-19 infection were explored by estimating crude and adjusted Odd Ratio.

Results
Out of 510 HP reached, 458 were enrolled with mean age of 35 (±10) years. Thirty-four (7.4%) were PCR-positive to SARS-CoV-2 with 73.5% being clinicians versus 9 (26.4%) non-clinicians (p = 0.05). Sero-positivity to SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM was 40.2% (184/458), with 84.2% being clinicians versus 29 (15.8%) non-clinicians (p = 0.733). Amongst the 34 HP with PCR-positivity, 16 (47%) had no antibodies, while, 15 (44%) were IgG only. An estimate of HP (43.7%) had at least an evidence of PCR, IgG or IgM contact to COVID-19. Determinants of PCR-positivity was being clinical staff (AOR = 0.29, P = 0.039); and that of IgG/IgM were being non clinical staff (AOR = 0.41, p = 0.018) and regular use of face masks (AOR = 0.44, p = 0.001). HP trained on IPC (24%) were mainly from peripheral level (74.7%, p = 0.002).

Conclusion
Active infections were within the range of pandemic control (<10%). However, around two-fifths of participants have had contact with the virus, indicating that HP remains a population at risk of COVID-19 and other similarly-transmitted epidemic prone diseases, and also an important source of transmission. There is need of vaccine to achieve protectiveness, and optimal response also requires capacity building to improve the health system when challenged by a future pandemic.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and risk of atrial fibrillation in a population-based cohort study (the HUNT study)
Authors: Drca Nikola , Vegard Malmo , Loennechen Jan Pål , Janszky Imre , Horn Jens W. 
Published: May 2024

Aims
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may influence the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). We investigated the association between symptoms of GERD and AF in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT).

Methods
The study cohort comprised 34,120 adult men and women initially free of AF with information on GERD symptoms. Participants were followed from the baseline clinical examination (1 October 2006 to 30 June 2008) to March 31, 2018.

Results
During a median follow-up of 8.9 years, 1,221 cases of AF were diagnosed. When looking at the whole population, participants with much GERD symptoms did not have an increased risk of AF (HR: 1.01; CI: 95%, 0.82 to 1.24) while participants with little GERD symptoms had a 14% lower risk of AF compared those with no GERD symptoms (HR: 0.86; CI: 95%, 0.76 to 0.97). Among younger participants (<40 years of age), the risk of AF had a trend towards increased risk with increasing symptom load of GERD (little GERD symptoms, HR: 3.09; CI: 95%, 0.74 to 12.94 and much GERD symptoms, HR: 5.40; 95% CI: 0.82 to 35.58). Among older participants (≥65 years of age), we saw a slightly reduced risk of AF in participants with little symptoms (HR: 0.84; CI: 0.72 to 0.97) and no association among those with much GERD symptoms (HR: 1.06; 95% CI: 0.82 to 1.36).

Conclusion
We did not find support for a clinically important association between symptoms of GERD and AF across all age groups but for some younger people, GERD might play a role in the development of AF. However, our estimates for this age group were very imprecise and larger studies including younger individuals are warranted.
Bacterial and fungal communities in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Authors: Uzunoğlu Eray , Kalkancı Ayşe , Kılıç Esra , Kızıl Yusuf , Aydil Utku , Diker Kadir Serdar , Uslu Süleyman Sabri 
Published: May 2024

Objective
Multiple inflammatory mechanisms dynamically interact in the development of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Disruption of the relationship between host and environmental factors on the mucosal surface leads to the development of inflammation. Microorganisms constitute the most important part of environmental factors.

Methods
28 volunteers (18 CRSwNP patients and 10 healthy individuals) were included in the study. Eight patients were recurrent nasal polyposis cases, and the remaining were primary cases. Swab samples were taken from the middle meatus under endoscopic examination from all participants. After DNA extraction, a library was created with the Swift Amplicon 16S + ITS kit and sequenced with Illumina Miseq. Sequence analysis was performed using QIIME, UNITE v8.2 database for ITS and Silva v138 for 16S rRNA.

Results
The predominant bacteria in all groups were Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria as phyla and Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium, Sphingomonas as genera. Comparison of bacterial communities of CRSwNP patients and control group highlighted Corynebacterium, as the differentiating taxa for control group and Streptococcus, Moraxella, Rothia, Micrococcus, Gemella, and Prevotella for CRSwNP patients. The predominant fungal genus in all groups was Malassezia. Staphylococcus; showed a statistically significant negative correlation with Dolosigranulum. Corynebacterium had a positive correlation with Anaerococcus, and a negative correlation with Neisseria, Prevotella, Fusobacterium and Peptostreptococcus.

Conclusion
Nasal microbiome of CRSwNP patients shows greater inter-individual variation than the control group. Corynebacterium is less abundant in patients with CRSwNP compared to the control group. Malassezia is the predominant fungus in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and correlates positively with the abundance of Corynebacterium.
Temporal trends in peripartum hysterectomy among individuals with a previous cesarean delivery by race/ethnicity in the United States: A population-based cohort study
Authors: Rajasingham Maya , Hossein Pour Parnian , Scattolon Sarah , Muraca Giulia M. 
Published: May 2024

Objectives
Rates of severe maternal morbidity have highlighted persistent and growing racial disparities in the United States (US). We aimed to contrast temporal trends in peripartum hysterectomy by race/ethnicity and quantify the contribution of changes in maternal and obstetric factors to temporal variations in hysterectomy rates.

Methods
We conducted a population-based, retrospective study of 5,739,569 US residents with a previous cesarean delivery, using National Vital Statistics System’s Natality Files (2011–2021). Individuals were stratified by self-identified race/ethnicity and classified into four periods based on year of delivery. Temporal changes in hysterectomy rates were estimated using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We used sequential logistic regression models to quantify the contribution of maternal and obstetric factors to temporal variations in hysterectomy rates.

Results
Over the study period, the peripartum hysterectomy rate increased from 1.23 (2011–2013) to 1.44 (2019–2021) per 1,000 deliveries (OR 2019–2021 vs. 2011–2013 = 1.17, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.25). Hysterectomy rates varied by race/ethnicity with the highest rates among Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI; 2.73 per 1,000 deliveries) and American Indian or Alaskan Native (AIAN; 2.67 per 1,000 deliveries) populations in 2019–2021. Unadjusted models showed a temporal increase in hysterectomy rates among AIAN (2011–2013 rate = 1.43 per 1,000 deliveries; OR 2019–2021 vs. 2011–2013 = 1.87, 95% CI 1.02 to 3.45) and White (2011–2013 rate = 1.13 per 1,000 deliveries; OR 2019–2021 vs. 2011–2013 = 1.21, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.33) populations. Adjustment ranged from having no effect among NHOPI individuals to explaining 14.0% of the observed 21.0% increase in hysterectomy rates among White individuals.

Conclusion
Nationally, racial disparities in peripartum hysterectomy are evident. Between 2011–2021, the rate of hysterectomy increased; however, this increase was confined to AIAN and White individuals.
Political discourse and semiotics
Authors: Çanakpınar Betül , Kalelioğlu Murat , Günay Veli Doğan 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In recent years, semiotics has put “life” at the center of the subject of study. There is the desire to be successful in the lifestyle and the desire to convey the right knowledge to the recipient or the correct use of practices in life. A semiotic theory developed by Jacques Fontanille recently showed that strategy can also be used in semiotic analysis. So, the way of life that Fontanille talks about is not just strategy. The process we call “lifestyle” has an order from small to large: There are basic signs, texts, objects, actants, practices, action phases, strategies, and finally lifestyle. In this study, we question the function of strategy, but generally of productive pursuit, in the analysis of political discourses. In our study, we reveal the approach of semiotics to political discourses that concern the whole world and discuss whether they are valid in every society. We emphasize political semiotics, which is used to understand the general structure of political discourses, and show the general functioning of political discourses with Greimas’ Actantial Model. We conclude that politicians can influence target audiences by using various methods and discourse strategies.
Scaled semiotic resources in informal learning on Chinese social networking sites
Authors: Meng Yanli 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In the globalized internet age, informal learning is gaining prominence in China as mobile technology and social networking sites (SNSs) become widely accessible and virtually ubiquitously popular in Chinese society. An important informal learning platform is made up by the specialized public accounts on WeChat, the most popular SNSs in China. This study is based on three popular WeChat public accounts on parenting and education, especially on English learning, run by diasporic Chinese elites, with a special focus on the semiotic resources they have mobilized and brought across the national and real/virtual boundaries to attract novice parents in China. Drawing on Blommaert’s conception of scaled resources, this study uncovers the patterns of semiotic resources on the local, national, and global scales the public accounts holders have deployed to invoke indexical meanings to attract knowledge-seeking parents in China. The indexicality process reflects an ordered nature deeply embedded in the inequal power relations within the stratified world system and social structures. The value acquisition of local resources in globalized, webified mobility also embodies Barthes’ mythical signification.
Self-sensing behavior of hot asphalt mixture with steel fiber-based additive
Authors: Obaid Ahmed Wasfi , Al-Dahawi Ali , Kawther Khawla K. , Abduljabbar Ahmed Subhi 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Scientists and engineers are consistently working to enhance the performance attributes of asphalt concrete mixtures. Pavement condition monitors, despite their high cost and long-term inaccuracies, are utilized for assessing pavement conditions and determining the level of deterioration. Consequently, they provide crucial data for the design, cost estimations, and development of pavement maintenance programmers. In recent times, there have been significant technological advancements and the introduction of new characteristics, such as the self-sensing feature. This study utilized this feature to build hot asphalt mixtures with several functionalities. The incorporation of conductive elements into asphalt mixtures enhances their electrical and mechanical characteristics. The objective of this study is to develop a hot asphalt mixture with electrical conductivity capable of detecting applied loads through conducting experimental tests such as the Marshall and compression tests. The asphalt grade used was between 40 and 50, and the aggregates were in proportions that met the Iraqi requirement. The asphalt mixture contained 2.5% steel fibers by volume, which were added to investigate their impact on the functional performance of the asphalt mixtures. An analysis was conducted on the samples’ behavior during the tests, revealing a discernible alteration in the electrical resistance measurement. This alteration demonstrated that the asphalt mixture detected the weights exerted upon it. The findings also indicated a rise in the Marshall stability metric. The advanced asphalt mixtures and their novel features allow for the monitoring of pavement conditions. Through the resolution of monitoring device issues, they additionally offer superior performance and extended lifespan.
Comparative models of support-vector machine, multilayer perceptron, and decision tree ‎predication approaches for landslide ‎susceptibility analysis
Authors: Teng Fei , Mao Yimin , Li Yican , Qian Subin , Nanehkaran Yaser A. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Naqadeh Region (NR) is one of the most sensitive regions regarding geo-hazards ‎occurrence in Northwest of Iran. The landslides triggering parameters that ‎identified for the studied region are classified as elevation, aspect, slope angle, ‎lithology, drainage density, distance to river, weathering, land-cover, ‎precipitation, vegetation, distance to faults, distance to roads, and distance to ‎the cities. These triggering factors are selected based on conducting field ‎survey, remote-sensing investigation, and historical development background ‎assessment. Regarding the investigations, 12 large-scale, 15 medium-scale, and 30 small-scale historical landslides ‎(57 in total) were recorded in the NR. The historical landslides were used to provide ‎sensitive area with high probability of ground movements. The objectives of this study are multifaceted, aiming to address critical gaps in understanding and predicting landslide susceptibility in the NR. First, the study seeks to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of ‎support-vector machine (SVM), multilayer perceptron (MLP), and decision tree ‎‎(DT) algorithms in predicting landslide susceptibility. So, as methodology, the ‎presented study used comparative models for landslide susceptibility based on ‎SVM, MLP, and DT approaches. The predictive models were compared based on model ‎accuracy as the area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic ‎curve. According to the estimated results, MLP is the highest rank of overall ‎accuracy to provide susceptibility maps for landslides in NR. From a perspective of ‎the risk ability, the west and south-west sides of the county were identified within ‎the hazard area.
Steady state analysis for heat and mass transfer of grain dried in a packed moving bed dryer
Authors: Jon Chol Jin , Rim Un-Ryong , Choe Song Gun 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This paper is concerned with a numerical approach for grain drying process in a packed moving grain dryer, where the grain drying process is regarded as steady process based on a newly proposed steady state equation for moisture content of grain. The present method is compared with antecedent results suggested by Zare (Zare D. Computer simulation of rough rice drying in a batch dryer. Energy Convers Manag 2006;47:3241–54) conducted experiments for moisture content and temperature of grain dried in a fixed bed dryer, and shows good agreement. The present model is then extended to the case of the cylindrical dryer with a packed falling bed. The effects of operating parameters of the dryer (i.e. temperature and flow rate of inlet hot air and moving velocity of packed bed) on moisture content of grain are considered. The present approach can be applied to predict the positional distribution of physical quantities such as temperatures of air and grains as well as the relative humidity of air and the moisture content of grains in an arbitrarily-shaped packed moving grain dryer.
A numerical investigation of the magnetized water-based hybrid nanofluid flow over an extending sheet with a convective condition: Active and passive controls of nanoparticles
Authors: Yasmin Humaira , AL-Essa Laila A. , Bossly Rawan , Alrabaiah Hussam , Lone Showkat Ahmad , Saeed Anwar 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study presents a numerical investigation of a viscous and incompressible three-dimensional flow of hybrid nanofluid composed of Ag and Al2O3 nanoparticles over a convectively heated bi-directional extending sheet with a porous medium. The main equations are converted into dimensionless form by using appropriate variables. The effects of magnetic field, porosity, Brownian motion, thermophoresis, and chemical reaction are investigated. Furthermore, the mass flux and zero-mass flux constraints are used to study heat and mass transfer rates. The obtained data show that the growing magnetic factor has reduced the velocity profiles while increasing the thermal profile. The increased porosity factor has decreased the velocity profiles. The increased thermal Biot number has increased the concentration and thermal profiles. When compared to passive control of nanoparticles, the hybrid nanofluid flow profiles are strongly influenced by the embedded factor in the active control of nanoparticles.
Justin of Rome: Introduction
Authors: Corke-Webster James , Kolbeck Ben 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This introduction to the special edition presents a literature review of scholarship on Justin, demonstrating via his traditional monikers (“Justin Martyr,” “Justin of Neapolis,” “Justin the Philosopher,” and “Justin the Apologist”) the need for a fresh treatment, here dubbed “Justin of Rome”—which properly embeds Justin in his imperial setting, encompassing both the literary and historical landscape of the 2d century AD. It teases out connections between the papers that follow and offers a synthesis of the contribution of the special edition, read as a whole, to our understanding not just of this one thinker but of early Christian literature and history more broadly.