bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Associations between parental autonomy support and depressive symptoms among Chinese college students: the chain-mediating effects of mindfulness and self-esteem
Authors: Tan Ping , Wang Ruijie , Long Tingli , Wang Yaxin , Ma Chunhua , Ma Yongfeng 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionDespite extensive research on contextual factors will relieve college students’ depressive symptoms, significant gaps remain in understanding the underlying mechanisms of this relationship, particularly through individual strength factors such as mindfulness and self-esteem. Based on self-determination theory, we explore the association between parental autonomy support and depressive symptoms among Chinese college students and whether mindfulness and self-esteem serve as mediators.MethodsA total of 1,182 Chinese college students aged 16 to 27 years (Mage = 20.33, SD = 1.63; female = 55.7%) participated in this research. Questionnaires pertaining to parental autonomy support, mindfulness, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms were administered.ResultsThe results revealed that depressive symptoms were negatively correlated with both paternal and maternal autonomy support, with mindfulness and self-esteem acting as chain-mediators. Specifically, mindfulness and self-esteem were positively impacted by parental autonomy support, whereas depressive symptoms were negatively impacted by mindfulness and self-esteem. Furthermore, paternal and maternal autonomy support significantly impacted depressive symptoms via both direct and indirect pathways. Indirect effects included three paths: mediation through mindfulness, mediation through self-esteem, and mediation through the mindfulness and self-esteem chain.DiscussionThe study highlights the fundamental mechanisms that account for the association between Chinese college students’ parental autonomy support and depressive symptoms, these insights can be used to prevent and manage mental health problems among Chinese college students. For example, parents’ autonomy support can directly reduce depressive symptoms, but we can also indirectly promote college students’ mental health by emphasizing the mediation role of students’ mindfulness and self-esteem.
Exploring the push-pull factors influencing parenting efficacy of fathers of children with ASD: a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis
Authors: Zhu Linli , Ge Xinbin , Huang Weijun , Shao Leyi , Ma Xiaolan 
Published: May 2024

ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the core factors and configurations influencing parenting efficacy for fathers of children with ASD in Western China by using a configuration analysis.BackgroundUnderstanding the push-pull factors related to parenting efficacy for fathers raising children with ASD can support the fathers of children with ASD to participate in education affairs and improve the quality of family education, which is of significant importance to both individuals and society. This study recruited 156 fathers of children with ASD from China.ResultsThe results suggested that there was more than one (sub) configuration for achieving a high level of parenting efficacy among fathers of children with ASD. (b) The configurations could be summarized into three main types as follows: “working within the system*flexible working time,” “high level of education*high level of other support,” and “severe disability*fewer interaction with wife.” (c) The two variables, “family income” and “community support,” were not as important as they were shown in previous studies, and their effects often depended on how they interact with other variables.ConclusionsFindings highlighted the validity of deploying configuration analysis (based on the ecosystem theory) to establish the relationship between independent variables and the parenting efficacy of fathers of children with ASD. The discovery of more than one configuration led to a new consensus on how multiple factors influence parenting efficacy. Implications were suggested for practitioners, policymakers, and future research alike.
Effects of cognitive training and behavior modification on aggressive behavior and sleep quality in schizophrenia
Authors: Wang Jing , Cheng Gangming , Li Hongjie , Yang Wei 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundSchizophrenia (SCZ) is linked to a heightened risk of impulsive aggression and disturbances in sleep patterns. Cognitive and social cognitive impairments have been connected to aggression, with social cognitive deficits appearing to play a more immediate role. In this investigation, we conducted a retrospective analysis of the impact of cognitive training and sleep interventions on aggressive behavior and the quality of sleep among individuals with SCZ who were hospitalized.MethodsThis study divided 80 hospitalized patients into two groups according to medical advice, namely the normal group and the study group. The control group received routine drug treatment and education; The research group implemented cognitive training and sleep intervention based on the normal group. Collect basic clinical data, aggressive behavior indicators, and sleep quality indicators.ResultsThere is no difference in the basic information statistics between the two groups. Both groups can reduce aggressive behavior and improve sleep quality. In the study group, there was a notable decrease in aggressive behavior compared to the control group. Furthermore, the sleep quality in the study group exhibited significant improvement when compared to the control group.ConclusionCognitive training and sleep intervention have been proven to be effective nonpharmacological treatments, effectively reducing aggressive behavior and improving sleep quality.
Fixed Point Results for Compatible Mappings in Extended Parametric Sb-Metric Spaces
Authors: Beniwal Sunil , Mani Naveen , Shukla Rahul , Sharma Amit 
Published: May 2024

This study aims to establish common fixed point theorems for a pair of compatible self-mappings within the framework of extended parametric Sb-metric spaces. To support our assertions, we provide corollaries and examples accompanied with graphical representations. Moreover, we leverage our principal outcome to guarantee the existence of a common solution to a system of integral equations.
A Diverging Species within the Stewartia gemmata (Theaceae) Complex Revealed by RAD-Seq Data
Authors: Lin Hanyang , Li Wenhao , Zhao Yunpeng 
Published: May 2024

Informed species delimitation is crucial in diverse biological fields; however, it can be problematic for species complexes. Showing a peripatric distribution pattern, Stewartia gemmata and S. acutisepala (the S. gemmata complex) provide us with an opportunity to study species boundaries among taxa undergoing nascent speciation. Here, we generated genomic data from representative individuals across the natural distribution ranges of the S. gemmata complex using restriction site-associated DNA sequencing (RAD-seq). Based on the DNA sequence of assembled loci containing 41,436 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and invariant sites, the phylogenetic analysis suggested strong monophyly of both the S. gemmata complex and S. acutisepala, and the latter was nested within the former. Among S. gemmata individuals, the one sampled from Mt. Tianmu (Zhejiang) showed the closest evolutionary affinity with S. acutisepala (which is endemic to southern Zhejiang). Estimated from 2996 high-quality SNPs, the genetic divergence between S. gemmata and S. acutisepala was relatively low (an Fst of 0.073 on a per-site basis). Nevertheless, we observed a proportion of genomic regions showing relatively high genetic differentiation on a windowed basis. Up to 1037 genomic bins showed an Fst value greater than 0.25, accounting for 8.31% of the total. After SNPs subject to linkage disequilibrium were pruned, the principal component analysis (PCA) showed that S. acutisepala diverged from S. gemmata along the first and the second PCs to some extent. By applying phylogenomic analysis, the present study determines that S. acutisepala is a variety of S. gemmata and is diverging from S. gemmata, providing empirical insights into the nascent speciation within a species complex.
Stiffness of reinforced concrete structures under bending considering shear and axial forces (part 2)
Authors: Kolchunov Vl. I. , Krylov S. B. , Fedorov S. S. 
Published: May 2024

The paper presents a physical and computational model for determining the parameters of limit states of reinforced concrete structures under complex stressed state - bending with axial and shear forces. Based on the adopted scheme of cross-section discretization and A.R. Rzhanitsyn's theorem of duality between force and deformation parameters, the forward and backward transfer for determining the coefficients of the stiffness matrix of reinforced concrete rod structures with inclined and normal cracks have been constructed. Stiffness of structures in the zone of inclined cracks is determined using the model of composite strips which separate the zone with inclined cracks. The hypothesis about the character of deformation distribution in a complex-stressed reinforced concrete element with inclined cracks is accepted.For this model the conditional shear modulus is obtained, which allows to determine the average relative linear and angular strains of concrete and reinforcement at the point adjacent to the shear joint between inclined cracks. Based on this model and using the experimentally obtained value of the relative shear in the inclined crack, the dowel forces in the reinforcing bar intersected by the inclined crack were determined. The application of the obtained analytical relationships in the practice of designing reinforced concrete structures allows not only to clarify significantly the definition of displacements and width of opening of inclined and normal cracks, but also to maximize the convergence of the design and physical model based on experimental data.
Gestión pedagógica oportuna en el desempeño del profesorado
Authors: Panta-Raymundo Nancy Tarcila 
Published: May 2024

El objetivo general de la investigación fue analizar la gestión pedagógica oportuna en el desempeño del profesorado. Se ejecutó a partir del paradigma cuantitativo, de tipo descriptiva y se complementó con un diseño documental-bibliográfico. La información se extrajo de los artículos arbitrados, trabajos de grado y textos bibliográficos entre otros, abordando el método analítico, orientando y complementando el estudio de aspectos particulares, explorados en el análisis de contenido escrito, a través del método analítico-sintético. Se concluye que, la gestión pedagógica es crucial para el desempeño del profesorado. El apoyo al desarrollo profesional del profesorado mejora la calidad educativa y previene problemas de desempeño, es esencial establecer vías de comunicación efectivas entre el equipo docente y el equipo directivo para realizar una gestión pedagógica oportuna. Al mismo tiempo, la implementación de programas de capacitación continua permite a los profesores actualizar sus conocimientos y habilidades.
O kulturze mediów i mediach w kulturze
Authors: Kinal Jarosław 
Published: May 2024

Determinizm technologiczny zmienił zarówno zwyczaje, jak i rytuały komunikacyjne większej części społeczeństw. Przenikanie sfery wirtualnej i realnej nie tylko przyśpieszyło obieg informacji, ale również wpłynęło na jej percepcję, modele funkcjonalne i schematy działań. Dominująca rola mediów i urządzeń medialnych we współczesnym świecie, zapewniająca pewne spectrum możliwości, znacząco uzależniła użytkowników od urządzeń i dostępu do mediów. W tym numerze „Perspektyw Kultury” autorzy zastanawiają się nie tylko nad rolą mediów we współczesnych rytuałach komunikacyjno-kulturowych, ale również prezentują mediasferę jako platformę do transmisji kultury i wartości. Przedstawiają interdycyplinarne opracowania naukowe z zakresu następujących dyscyplin naukowych: nauki o kulturze i religii, nauki o komunikacji społecznej i mediach, historia, pedagogika, nauki socjologiczne oraz ekonomia.
Szpetne czy piękne?
Authors: Laskowski Andrzej 
Published: May 2024

W Galicji, największym z krajów koronnych monarchii Habsburgów, miasta charakteryzowano jako siedliska kurzu, błota i nieprzyjemnych zapachów. Zmiana tej sytuacji stała się jednym z głównych problemów do rozwiązania przez władze samorządowe, których reaktywacja w 1867 r. rozpoczęła erę autonomiczną Galicji, trwającą aż do I wojny światowej. Najważniejszym aktem prawnym w zakresie kreowania ładu budowlanego w Galicji stały się ustawy budowlane uchwalone dla różnych grup miast, w zależności od ich wielkości. Jednakże część środowiska architektonicznego była świadoma, że ukształtowanie miast przyjaznych mieszkańcom i pięknych wymaga znacznie więcej wysiłku i zależy również od regulacji prawnych dotyczących kształtowania miejskiej przestrzeni. Stąd niektórzy z architektów dążyli do uchwalenia takich ogólnych regulacji prawnych, które zmusiłyby władze lokalne do sporządzania na zarządzanym przez nie obszarze specjalnych planów, zwanych regulacyjnymi. W tym samym czasie troska o przestrzeń miejską stała się jednym z głównych celów dla lokalnych organizacji społecznych noszących nazwę Towarzystwo Upiększenia Miasta, zakładanych w szczególności przez miejscową inteligencję i wzorujących się na organizacjach i indywidualnościach stawiających sobie podobne cele, aktywnych w Europie i na świecie. W efekcie tej mody niemal każde miasto w Galicji starało się mieć taką organizację u siebie, by zajmowała się ulepszaniem przestrzeni miejskiej, np. poprzez zakładanie terenów zielonych, sadzenie drzew, wznoszenie pomników dla bohaterów narodowych itp. Nawet jeśli rezultaty tych wszystkich wysiłków były ograniczone, to sama idea, jaka im przyświecała, spotykała się z powszechną aprobatą.
Immediate Sequential Bilateral Implantable Collamer Lens Surgery Is Safe and Effective
Authors: Russo Andrea , Filini Ottavia , Mertens Erik , Daya Sheraz M. , Conti Luigi , Carones Francesco , Festa Giulia , Boldini Alessandro , Savini Giacomo 
Published: May 2024

Purpose:
To assess the clinical outcomes and safety profiles of patients who underwent immediate sequential bilateral phakic lens surgery.

Methods:
This retrospective multicenter study included 254 consecutive patients (508 eyes) who underwent bilateral same-day Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) (STAAR Surgical) surgery. The authors focused on 1-year postoperative clinical outcomes and adverse events.

Results:

In the initial cohort, 176 patients (352 eyes) met inclusion criteria. Of these, 335 eyes underwent myopic ICL placement, and 17 eyes received a hyperopic ICL. Notably, 87% of eyes achieved ±0.50 diopters (D) and 95% achieved ±1.00 D of the intended refraction. One year postoperatively, 78% of eyes demonstrated optimal vaulting (250 to 750 µm), with a significant 19% reduction in vaulting observed over the 12 months (
P
< .001). Only minor adverse events, including early cataract formation (1 case), secondary toric ICL rotation (3 cases), and ICL exchange due to inappropriate vaulting (6 cases), were noted.

Conclusions:
The findings corroborate the safety and efficacy of immediate sequential bilateral phakic lens surgery and indicate its potential as a treatment option. The low incidence of minor adverse events further reinforces its favorable safety profile.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(5):e313–e320.]
Morphological and molecular description of a new species of sandfly, Sergentomyia (Neophlebotomus) ashwanii sp. nov. (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Western Ghats, India
Authors: Saini Prasanta , Shah Harish Kumar , Jessu Mathew , Sonia T , Anns Tom , Amju KP 
Published: May 2024

Objective:
To report a new species of sandfly, Sergentomyia (Neophlebotomus) ashwanii sp. nov. (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Western Ghats, India.

Methods:
A systematic sandfly survey was conducted in the Thrissur and Kollam districts of Kerala, India using mechanical aspirators, light and sticky traps, both indoor and outdoor habitats, for a period of one year. Deoxyribonucleic acid barcoding of samples was performed targeting mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene and sequence generated was subjected to phylogenetic analysis.

Results:

Sergentomyia (Neophlebotomus) ashwanii, a new sandfly species is recorded and described in this communication. A single row of 10-12 pointed teeth in the cibarium with 4-6 small denticles or fore-teeth are the key characteristics that is distinctive from other members of the subgenus Neophlebotomus. Mitochondrial COI barcode followed by phylogenetic analysis of the nucleotide sequence confirms that specimens of the species belong to the same taxonomic group while the genetic distance (14.2%) with the congeners established it to be a different species.

Conclusions:
The Western Ghats' being an important biodiversity hotspot and has dearth of systematic entomological surveys on sandflies. The current study tried to fill the void and also report a new sandfly species.
Common Salt versus Silver Nitrate for the Treatment of Umbilical Granuloma in Infants: An Open-label, Single-center, Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Banerjee Arka , Jain Rishabh A. , Munghate Gayatri S. , Bodhanwala Minnie , Bendre Pradnya S. 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Aim:
This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of topical application of common salt (CS) in comparison to silver nitrate (SN) for treating infants with umbilical granuloma (UG).

Materials and Methods:
We conducted an open-label, prospective, single-center, pilot randomized controlled trial. Thirty-seven infants with a clinical UG diagnosis were enrolled between October 2022 and July 2023, excluding those previously treated for UG. Patients were randomly assigned (using the Randomizer® app) to receive either topical CS (applied thrice daily by caregivers at home for 5 days) or SN (applied by pediatric surgeon in clinic and kept under occlusive dressing for 48 h). Patients with partial/no healing received an additional session of the same treatment. Nonresponders transitioned from CS to SN, and vice versa, for two more applications. Healing rates were compared with a significance level of α =0.05.

Results:
Out of 34 patients (18 CS and 16 SN), 32 successfully completed the trial (17 CS and 15 SN). No significant differences were observed in baseline characteristics. Efficacy rates of CS (19/22; 86.36%) and SN (11/17; 64.71%) did not significantly differ (P = 0.056; 95% confidence interval [CI] −0.4832–0.0502). No major adverse events were reported. CS showed superior healing outcomes in infants below 3 months of age (19/22; 86.36%) compared to SN (11/17; 64.71%) (P = 0.056; 95% CI − 0.4832–0.0502). The timing of umbilical cord detachment did not significantly affect healing rates.

Conclusion:
Widespread availability, ease of access, suitability for safe home application, and cost-effectiveness make CS a primary treatment option for UG. Larger patient cohorts are needed for conclusive results.
Role of Urinary Biomarkers (Transforming Growth Factor β1, Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin, and Cystatin C) as a Prognostic Factor of Renal Outcome in the Posterior Urethral Valve
Authors: Sharma Nitesh Kumar , Panda Shasanka Shekhar , Ratan Simmi K. , Neogi Sujoy , Goswami Binita , Kumar Rakesh 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
The urinary biomarker response precedes the appearance of any renal structural or functional derangement. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL), and Cystatin C (CysC) can act as the early prognostic markers in posterior urethral valve (PUV) patients.

Aim:
To compare the urinary levels of TGF-β1, NGAL, and CysC between PUV cases and age matched controls and to correlate these with renal structural and functional parameters.

Materials and Methods:
This prospective study included children with PUV diagnosed using the standard investigations and an equal number of age-matched controls with nonurological problems. For the study subjects, the urinary samples were collected at three different time points (pre- and postoperatively at 3 and 6 months), whereas for controls, only single-voided samples were studied. The urinary levels of TGF-β1, NGAL, and CysC were estimated by the standardized techniques using the ELISA kits. Statistical methods were used to drive the comparisons between cases and controls.

Results:
Fifteen children with a median age of 10 (5–48) months were enrolled in each of the two groups. The mean uTGF-β1 in the case group was significantly higher at all three time points (43.20 ± 6.13 pg/ml, 43.33 ± 11.89 pg/ml and 40.71 ± 9.01 pg/ml) as compared to the control group (29.12 ± 8.31 pg/ml) (P ≤ 0.001). The median uNGAL in the case group was also higher (17.78 ng/ml, 2.35 ng/ml and 2.536 ng/ml) as compared to the control group (1.31 ng/ml). However, the difference was significant only preoperatively (P = 0.02). The median uCysC in case group was similarly higher (0.347 μg/ml, 0.439 μg/ml, and 0.382 μg/ml) than the control group (0.243 μg/ml) (P > 0.05). Serum creatinine in the case group (0.49 mg/dl) showed no significant rise above that of control (0.24 mg/dl). A cutoff value of uTGF-β1 = 36.55 pg/ml (P < 0.001), uNGAL = 0.879 ng/ml (P = 0.02), and uCysC = 0.25 μg/ml (P = 0.22) was found to be associated with renal damage in PUV. A significant correlation was found between uNGAL and S. creatinine at 3 months (r = 0.43, P = 0.017) and 6 months (r = 0.47, P = 0.08).

Conclusion:
The elevated uTGF-β1, a decline in uNGAL and an increase in uCysC suggests ongoing inflammation, improvement in hydronephrosis and a prolonged proximal tubular dysfunction in PUV patients, respectively.
Transplanting Livers in Young Children – Looking Back at 100 Cases
Authors: Abraham Reya Rachel , Zameer M. M. , Vinay C. , Rao Sanjay , D’Cruz Ashley 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Despite advances in medical therapy, liver replacement continues to be the only definitive mode of therapy for children with end-stage liver disease (ESLD). However, its acceptance in India has been discouraging more due to financial and logistic reasons than the availability of expertise. This report outlines our journey and highlights issues pertinent to circumstances in an emerging economy like India.

Aim:
The aim is to review a single center’s 100 case experience with liver transplantation (LT).

Materials and Methods:
A prospective analysis of all children who underwent LT since 2005 at our institute was done. The data were collated from a maintained structured database.

Results:
Hundred children underwent LT. Sixty-four were boys. Age ranged from 5 to 144 months, with a median of 17 months. The mean weight of the cohort was 7.5 kg (ranging from 3.7 to 31.5 kg), with 60% of our children weighing between 5 and 10 kg. Biliary atresia is the most common indication (57%); others include metabolic disorders, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, and hepatoblastoma. Two patients were for acute liver failure. Ninety-one children underwent live donor LT (mothers being the majority of the donors). None of the donors had any major postoperative complications. Major intraoperative complications include sepsis (39%), vascular complications (17%), biliary leak (11%), and intestinal complications (11%). Early postoperative deaths occurred in 18% of patients with sepsis being most common cause. The mean follow-up was 8.5 years and the overall survival is 70%. The mean survival is time (months) = 176.1. All surviving patients were followed up and had achieved good catch up growth by 3rd and 5th years posttransplant. The long-term sequalae include recurrent intercurrent infections, graft rejection (9%), posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease (5%), and portal vein stenosis (5%).

Conclusion:
Our experience demonstrates the feasibility of LT in children with ESLD in India. With longer-living grafts, patients often struggle with other issues such as compliance with follow-up, financial issues, recurrent infections, and neurological problems. Close monitoring with regular follow-up of patients helps in early recognition and treatment of late-onset complications, thus helping the overall long-term outcomes.