bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Testing influences of openness, conscientiousness, nationalism, media diversity, social class, and informational echo chambers on support for official responses to COVID-19 in Wuhan in November, 2020
Authors: Miao Bo , Ding Hanqing 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionAs the COVID-19 pandemic raged, controversies about governmental responses to the epidemic also emerged in China. Previous studies mainly described the phenomenon of individual differences on support for governmental responses to COVID-19 with less attention to the underlying causal mechanisms. Thus, this study tries to verify the factors influencing public support for official behaviors in COVID-19.MethodA questionnaire survey was drew on in Wuhan city during the COVID-19 outbreak. The quota sampling method was adopted according to the gender and age structure of the population in Wuhan as well as the educational structure of the urban population in China.ResultsThrough structural equation analysis, this study confirms that personal factors (namely conscientiousness and nationalistic ideology), behavioral factors (namely media diversity and echo chamber acts) exert significantly positive impacts on support for governmental responses. The echo chamber acts play important mediating roles in the relationship between each independent variable and support for governmental responses.DiscussionThe originality of this study is that it constructs a comprehensive model of influencing factors of support for governmental responses with the personal, behavioral, and environmental factors. While contributing insight to political attitude in China, the research results also have significance for promoting public trust and constructing healthy public opinion in China.
The High Five Model as a predictor of academic performance over conventional psychological predictors in university students
Authors: Quito-Calle Jessica V. , Cosentino Alejandro César 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionThe High Five Model (HFM) categorizes five positive human characteristics-erudition, peace, joviality, honesty, and tenacity-utilizing an inductive psycholexic approach. This study examines the predictive power of HFM on academic performance among university students, hypothesizing that it surpasses conventional predictors such as academic motivation, exam anxiety, and academic procrastination.MethodsA non-experimental cross-sectional correlational design was implemented using a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 1,007 Ecuadorian university students (403 females). Self-reported measures of the “high factors,” academic motivation, exam anxiety, and academic procrastination were collected. Linear regression analysis was utilized to evaluate the predictive capacity of the HFM on academic performance.ResultsThe analysis revealed that the high factors of the HFM significantly predict academic performance, demonstrating a stronger predictive ability than traditional psychological predictors.DiscussionThe findings suggest that incorporating the HFM into academic settings could enhance understanding and prediction of student performance. This could potentially inform targeted interventions that leverage these high factors, thereby fostering better academic outcomes. Further research could explore the integration of the HFM with other educational strategies and its applicability across diverse educational contexts.
Ancillary and instrumental body movements during inhalation in clarinetists
Authors: Nusseck Manfred , Immerz Anna , Hohagen Jesper , Spahn Claudia 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundPlaying a musical instrument requires physical movements that are involved in sound production and movements with more expressive and communicative characteristics. Both movements co-occur during a performance; however, the interaction between the movements is still unclear.MethodsUsing motion capture technology, the movement patterns of clarinetists were analyzed at certain points in a performance to investigate how instrumental and ancillary movements interplay. Movements in the arms and knees of clarinetists during a performance were recorded using this technology. The mean angular movements at specific points in the piece, where some players inhaled and others did not, were compared.ResultsWhile the players who inhaled adopted significantly more upright body and neutral arm positions, the players who did not inhale seemed less interrupted in their performance. The results showed that the players performed rather individual ancillary movements, but at specific points, such as during melodic transitions, they performed similarly. At certain points in the melody, while some players needed to inhale, others adjusted their playing according to the inhalation moment to adopt a suitable body position.DiscussionThe ancillary movement was consequently interrupted by the physiological necessity to inhale. The findings provide more insights into the interplay of instrumental and ancillary movements during a performance.
Fostering emotional well-being in adolescents: the role of physical activity, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal forgiveness
Authors: Yang Shicheng , Jing Longjun , He Qianqian , Wang Huilin 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionAdolescence is considered a stress-sensitive developmental period, and the escalating and sustained pressure during this phase poses a significant threat to the mental and physical well-being of adolescents. Therefore, enhancing positive emotions in adolescents is crucial. This study aims to investigate the impact of physical activity on the emotional intelligence, interpersonal forgiveness, and positive emotions of adolescents.MethodsUsing a cluster sampling method, data were collected from 500 adolescents in four schools across the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hunan Province, China. A total of 428 valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed. The study employed AMOS v.23 to construct a structural equation model to validate the hypotheses.ResultsThe results indicate that physical activity significantly influences the emotional intelligence, interpersonal forgiveness, and positive emotions of adolescents. Furthermore, emotional intelligence and interpersonal forgiveness mediate the relationship between physical activity and positive emotions.DiscussionBased on these findings, collaborative efforts from government agencies, schools, and families are essential to provide robust support for adolescents’ participation in physical activity, encouraging more adolescents to actively engage in sports.
Why am I grinding and clenching? Exploration of personality traits, coping strategies, oral parafunctional behaviors, and severe sleep bruxism in a polysomnographic study
Authors: Wieczorek Tomasz , Jodkowska Anna , Orzeszek Sylwia , Wieckiewicz Mieszko , Michalek-Zrabkowska Monika , Mazur Grzegorz , Rymaszewska Joanna , Smardz Joanna , Wojakowska Anna , Martynowicz Helena 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionCausal relationships between psychopathological symptoms, personality traits, coping mechanisms, and sleep bruxism (SB) were studied in the past, giving inconsistent results mostly based on self-assessment evaluations. This polysomnography-based cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationships between severe SB, personality traits (according to the Big Five model), and coping strategies with objective polysomnographic verification.MethodologyThe study included 66 participants divided into severe SB (SSB) (n=32) and no or mild SB (n=34) groups based on video-polysomnography performed in the sleep laboratory. Questionnaire assessment included the use of the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Mini-COPE, International Personality Item Pool Big Five Markers 20-Item version, and Oral Behavior Checklist.ResultsParticipants with SSB presented with fewer self-reported anxiety (p=0.008) and depressive (p=0.01) symptoms than the non- or mild-SB groups. The SSB group scored significantly higher in Big Five personal traits such as extraversion (p=0.007), emotional stability (p=0.013), and intellect (p=0.004), while regarding coping strategies, the SSB group was less likely to use negative strategies: self-distraction (p=0.036), denial (p=0.006), venting (p=0.03), behavioral disengagement (p=0.046), and self-blame (p=0.003), and turning to religion (p=0.041). The intensity of oral parafunctional behaviors was comparable in both groups (p=0.054). Emotional stability was a moderate protective factor (p=0.004), and the self-blame strategy was a strong risk factor (p&lt;0.001) for increased oral parafunctional behavior intensity. Phasic activity negatively correlated with anxiety symptom severity (p=0.005), whereas tonic (p=0.122) and mixed (p=0.053) phenotypes did not. SB intensity was a protective factor against anxiety symptoms (p=0.016).ConclusionIn terms of psychopathology, severe sleep bruxers tend to present less severe anxiety and depressive symptoms, while some of their personality traits (extraversion, emotional stability, and intellect) were more strongly pronounced. SSB is possibly related to the lesser use of the “maladaptive” coping strategies and there were no specific coping strategies preferred by SSB participants, compared to the other group. These observations require further studies, as it should be determined whether SB (especially phasic activity) might be a form of a somatization/functional disorder. Further research should focus on the psychogenic background of oral parafunctional behaviors, which occur more often in less emotionally stable personalities and in people using self-blame coping strategies.
Confirmation of a measurement model for hospital supply chain resilience
Authors: Ding Baoyang , Yang Xiaohan , Gao Tiantian , Liu Zheng , Sun Qiang 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundThe hospital supply chain has revealed increasing vulnerabilities and disruptions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, threatening the healthcare services and patient safety. The resilience of hospital supply chains has emerged as a paramount concern within the healthcare system. However, there is a lack of systematic research to develop an instrument tailored to the healthcare industry that is both valid and reliable for measuring hospital supply chain resilience. Therefore, this study aims to construct and validate a comprehensive scale for assessing hospital supply chain resilience, based on dynamic capability theory.MethodsThis study followed rigorous scale development steps, starting with a literature review and 15 semi-structured interviews to generate initial items. These items were then refined through expert panel feedback and three rounds of Delphi studies. Using data from 387 hospitals in Province S, mainland China, the scale underwent rigorous testing and validation using structural equation modeling. To ensure the most effective model, five alternative models were examined to determine the most suitable parsimonious model.ResultsThe study produced a 26-item scale that captures five dimensions of resilience in line with dynamic capability theory: anticipation, adaptation, response, recovery, and learning, all showing satisfactory consistency, reliability and validity.ConclusionThe multi-dimensional scale offers hospital managers a valuable tool to identify areas needing attention and improvement, benchmark resilience against their counterparts, and ultimately strengthen their supply chains against unexpected risks.
Voices of care: unveiling patient journeys in primary care for hypertension and diabetes management in Kerala, India
Authors: Ravindranath Ranjana , Sarma P. Sankara , Sivasankaran Sivasubramonian , Thankappan Kavumpurathu Raman , Jeemon Panniyammakal 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundDiabetes and hypertension are leading public health problems, particularly affecting low- and middle-income countries, with considerable variations in the care continuum between different age, socio-economic, and rural and urban groups. In this qualitative study, examining the factors affecting access to healthcare in Kerala, we aim to explore the healthcare-seeking pathways of people living with diabetes and hypertension.MethodsWe conducted 20 semi-structured interviews and one focus group discussion (FGD) on a purposive sample of people living with diabetes and hypertension. Participants were recruited at four primary care facilities in Malappuram district of Kerala. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed deductively and inductively using thematic analysis underpinned by Levesque et al.’s framework.ResultsThe patient journey in managing diabetes and hypertension is complex, involving multiple entry and exit points within the healthcare system. Patients did not perceive Primary Health Centres (PHCs) as their initial points of access to healthcare, despite recognizing their value for specific services. Numerous social, cultural, economic, and health system determinants underpinned access to healthcare. These included limited patient knowledge of their condition, self-medication practices, lack of trust/support, high out-of-pocket expenditure, unavailability of medicines, physical distance to health facilities, and attitude of healthcare providers.ConclusionThe study underscores the need to improve access to timely diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for diabetes and hypertension at the lower level of the healthcare system. Currently, primary healthcare services do not align with the “felt needs” of the community. Practical recommendations to address the social, cultural, economic, and health system determinants include enabling and empowering people with diabetes and hypertension and their families to engage in self-management, improving existing health information systems, ensuring the availability of diagnostics and first-line drug therapy for diabetes and hypertension, and encouraging the use of single-pill combination (SPC) medications to reduce pill burden. Ensuring equitable access to drugs may improve hypertension and diabetes control in most disadvantaged groups. Furthermore, a more comprehensive approach to healthcare policy that recognizes the interconnectedness of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their social determinants is essential.
The carbon footprint of a Dutch academic hospital—using a hybrid assessment method to identify driving activities and departments
Authors: Lau Ise , Burdorf A. , Hesseling Simone , Wijk Louise , Tauber Martin , Hunfeld Nicole 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundThe healthcare sector is responsible for 7% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Netherlands. However, this is not well understood on an organizational level. This research aimed to assess the carbon footprint of the Erasmus University Medical Center to identify the driving activities and sources.MethodsA hybrid approach was used, combining a life cycle impact assessment and expenditure-based method, to quantify the hospital’s carbon footprint for 2021, according to scope 1 (direct emissions), 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and 3 (rest of indirect emissions) of the GHG Protocol. Results were disaggregated by categories of purchased goods and services, medicines, specific product groups, and hospital departments.ResultsThe hospital emitted 209.5 kilotons of CO2-equivalent, with scope 3 (72.1%) as largest contributor, followed by scope 2 (23.1%) and scope 1 (4.8%). Scope 1 was primarily determined by stationary combustion and scope 2 by purchased electricity. Scope 3 was driven by purchased goods and services, of which medicines accounted for 41.6%. Other important categories were medical products, lab materials, prostheses and implants, and construction investment. Primary contributing departments were Pediatrics, Real Estate, Neurology, Hematology, and Information &amp; Technology.ConclusionThis is the first hybrid analysis of the environmental impact of an academic hospital across all its activities and departments. It became evident that the footprint is mainly determined by the upstream effects in external supply chains. This research underlines the importance of carbon footprinting on an organizational level, to guide future sustainability strategies.
Bayesian learning of nonlinear gene regulatory networks with switching architectures
Authors: Vélez-Cruz Nayely , Papandreou-Suppappola Antonia 
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Gene regulatory networks (GRNs) are characterized by their dynamism, meaning that the regulatory interactions which constitute these networks evolve with time. Identifying when changes in the GRN architecture occur can inform our understanding of fundamental biological processes, such as disease manifestation, development, and evolution. However, it is usually not possible to know a priori when a change in the network architecture will occur. Furthermore, an architectural shift may alter the underlying noise characteristics, such as the process noise covariance.Methods: We develop a fully Bayesian hierarchical model to address the following: a) sudden changes in the network architecture; b) unknown process noise covariance which may change along with the network structure; and c) unknown measurement noise covariance. We exploit the use of conjugate priors to develop an analytically tractable inference scheme using Bayesian sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) with a local Gibbs sampler.Results: Our Bayesian learning algorithm effectively estimates time-varying gene expression levels and architectural model indicators under varying noise conditions. It accurately captures sudden changes in network architecture and accounts for time-evolving process and measurement noise characteristics. Our algorithm performs well even under high noise conditions. By incorporating conjugate priors, we achieve analytical tractability, enabling robust inference despite the inherent complexities of the system. Furthermore, our method outperforms the standard particle filter in all test scenarios.Discussion: The results underscore our method’s efficacy in capturing architectural changes in GRNs. Its ability to adapt to a range of time-evolving noise conditions emphasizes its practical relevance for real-world biological data, where noise presents a significant challenge. Overall, our method provides a powerful tool for studying the dynamics of GRNs and has the potential to advance our understanding of fundamental biological processes.
Maternal and Child Health Services Utilization During COVID-19 in Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Tilahun Bereket Tefera , Tariku Zerihun , Alemu Mesfin Kebede , Dejene Tafese , Natae Legesse Abera , Mohammed Hussen , Assegid Daniel Tadesse , Tekle Mickiale Hailu 
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the impact of COVID-19 on maternal and child health service utilization in the Eastern part of Ethiopia.Methods: Comparative analysis was used to examine 2 years of maternal and child health service utilization. Data were extracted from client registers. A traditional Expert Modeler and one-way Analysis of Variance were used to compare service utilization before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Results: A total of 34,576 client records were reviewed, of which 17,100 (49.5%) and 17,476 (50.5%) had visited the MCH service before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. The total client visit has shown a 2% percentage point increase. However, postnatal care and child immunization services showed a decrease. Moreover, there was a significant difference between service visits before and during COVID-19 (f = 4.6, p &lt; 0.04).Conclusion: Mothers and children have missed or unattended facility appointments due to protective impositions or fear of getting infected with COVID-19, which might suggest a higher proportion of MCH issues were not addressed during the pandemic. The health system should therefore improve its resilience and strengthen its access at the lowest health care inlets.
Sensory Evaluation and Cost Analysis of Products Made from Locally Available Vegetable Tindora (Ivy Gourd)
Authors: Prasad S M , Nashrin Nihara S , Noorul Rahmani K M , Rahumath Shini S , Sumaya A S 
Published: May 2024

This abstract explores the potential benefits of value-added products made from ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis). Ivy gourd, a tropical vegetable, possesses nutritional and medicinal attributes. The study explains about Ivy gourd powder incorporated diversified food products like pancake, boba and paneer. This ivy gourd powder extract is rich in antioxidants. Evaluation of sensory attributes and cost analysis will contribute to understand the viability of these products in promoting health and culinary diversity. This research aims to enhance the utilization of locally available ivy gourd, offering sustainable alternatives food to school going children.
INTERNALISASI NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM FALSAFAH ULUN LAMPUNG PADA MASYARAKAT PEPADUN DI KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH
Authors: Nindia Lusiwi Via 
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana internalisasi nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam dalam falsafah hidup ulun Lampung pada masyarakat pepadun di kabupaten Lampung Tengah. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi, dalam pendekatan fenomenologi dapat memungkinkan untuk mengungkap konsep religiusitas yang seharusnya ada dalam diri masyarakat pepadun. Peneliti menggunakan dua sumber data, yang pertama sumber data perimer melalui observasi dan wawancara mendalam kepada bupati Lampung Tengah, tokoh adat, tokoh pemuda adat, masyarakat pepadun, yang kedua sumber data sekunder yaitu melalui dokumentasi dan penelusuran internet. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan tiga langkah, yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa : nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam relevan dengan falsafah hidup Lampung yaitu piil pesinggiri, bejuluk adek, nemui nyimah, nengah nyappur, dan sakai sambayan serta internalisasi dari nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam dalam falsafah hidup Lampung pada masyarakat pepadun yaitu terdapat dua faktor, faktor internal dan faktor eksternal.
PENERAPAN STRATEGI EXAMPLE NON EXAMPLE DENGAN BANTUAN MEDIA GAMBAR PADA KEMAMPUAN ANAK MEMAHAMI GAMBAR DAN BENTUK MACAM-MACAM BENDA DI TK PERTIWI MAYANG TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Setya Utama Karunia Muda 
Published: May 2024

Materi pelajaran yang disampaikan guru kepada siswa di TK seharusnya senantiasa diingat agar siswa nantinya siap melanjutkan ke SD. Seorang guru harus mencari cara atau strategi untuk membangkitkan ingatan siswa terhadap segala materi yang sudah pernah diterimanya dalam proses pembelajaran. Pembelajaran adalah proses yang dapat mempengaruhi perubahan dari segi perilaku dan cara berfikir pada diri manusia yang dapat ditingkatkan. Strategi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah strategi Example Non Example. Example Non Example adalah strategi yang dapat digunakan untuk mengajarkan definisi konsep. Penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas sebanyak 2 siklus. Siklus I terdiri dari tahap identifikasi masalah, perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Siklus II terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Sasaran penelitian adalah siswa TK Pertiwi Mayang. Data yang diperoleh berupa hasil kerja kelompok, tes formatif, lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa siswa mengalami peningkatan hasil belajar dari siklus I menuju siklus II, yaitu masing-masing 71,43% dan 100%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah strategi Example Non Example dengan bantuan media gambar dapat berpengaruh positif terhadap hasil belajar siswa TK Pertiwi Mayang dimana siswa mampu mengenal macam-macam benda yang ada di sekitar lingkungan dengan cukup baik