bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Acceptability of mental health toolbox talk in primary health care service; a case study of Oshodi/ Isolo local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria
Authors: Silas Usen J. , Dotimi Doris A. , Oladunni Rukayat 
Published: May 2024

Background: Mental health services at the primary healthcare level remain at their lowest ebb in most developing countries. Mental health toolbox talk is a way to solve mental health needs in the community. This study aimed at assessing the acceptability of mental health toolbox talk in primary health care (PHC), in Oshodi/Isolo, local government area (LGA).
Methods: This is a descriptive cross-section study conducted among 119 PHC staff. A multistage sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. Data were collected and analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 26 and the EPI Info application.
Result: Findings revealed that the majority 79% of respondents were females and were within the age range of 40-60 years of age. Also, 76% of PHC staff showed poor knowledge of mental management, while 94% of the respondents accepted the integration of mental health toolbox talk into PHC. Findings revealed that professions (χ2=12.998, p<0.05) had a significant association with the respondents’ knowledge about mental health. However, the analysis of variance shows there is a statistically insignificant difference in knowledge between the professional groups of PHC staff on the provision of mental health services in the PHC facilities, (f=0.616; p=0.688) (p>0.05).
Conclusions: Lack of knowledge on mental health was observed to mitigate PHC staff in the management of mental health disorders, and the need for training on mental health toolbox talk was determined.
Presence and Absence of Laughter and Gestures: Examples from the Spoken BNC2014 and Dickens&rsquo; Novels
Authors: Pace-Sigge Michael 
Published: May 2024

This paper is concerned with extra-linguistic discourse markers in different types of conversation. Specifically, it investigates the presence and absence of two ways to underscore the meaning a speaker tries to convey, namely laughter and the use of gestures, a corpus-assisted approach will be used to look at these two types of discourses. First, the (transcribed) natural conversations found in the Spoken BNC2014 and second, the conversations by fictional characters as found in the novels of Charles Dickens will be compared for this purpose. This paper looks, in its first half, at instances where laughter is used in spoken conversations and investigates how the presence or absence of laughter reflects either a marked functional section within a given discourse or can be seen as a particular marker within the discourse. The second half of the article will look at the presence or absence of gestures that appear as a way to underpin what is said in the fictional discourses found in the novels of Charles Dickens.
Ethics for Early Education; Core Concepts for Approaching Ethical Issues
Authors: Ghiatau Roxana 
Published: May 2024

Early Education is a strategic area for individual and social development. Kindergartens are spaces for ethical practice, where teachers make decisions for the children they are responsible for. The major aim of this theoretical study is to propose approaches to ethical decision-making in working with young children, with the role of improving self-reflection for teachers and future teachers. The secondary aims of the study are: 1. To identify the values and ethical guidelines for ethical-decision in Early Education; 2. To establish core concepts for approaching ethical issues, including the use of ethical codes; 3. To propose case studies in order to stimulate teachers‘ ethical reflection. A set of basic ideas of professional ethics in Early Education is presented below: (a) The Early Education profession is primarily an emotional, relational and ethical practice. Teachers bring to school their personal values, from the places where they live. (b) In order to make ethical decisions teachers need to understand the difference between the professional ethics area and the personal area. (c) Teachers should not confuse personal dilemmas with professional ethics dilemmas. Our study can provide guidelines for developing a professional learning protocol to support teachers' ethical reasoning. Reflection on issues of ethical practice exposes teachers and future teachers to various perspectives, expanding their knowledge of children and teaching.
Increased Sports Performance Determined by the Altitude Factor among Senior Mountain Runners
Authors: Enoiu Răzvan-Sandu , Găinariu Iulia , Mîndrescu Veronica 
Published: May 2024

Background: Although quality is one of the oldest ways to increase sports performance, a precise protocol of acclimatization and participation in competitions is not yet established, studies in the field not being able to specify exactly a methodologist is ideal. The purpose of this research is to study whether the sports performance of mountain runners increases after performing an altitude training program and whether a VO2max higher conditions the obtaining of superior results in mountain running races. Methods: The paper is based on a case study performed on a selected 7 male subjects, mountain performance runners from the National Team of Romania, subjected to three tests: initial in plain conditions, intermediate in altitude conditions and final in plain conditions. The tests involved performing the Bruce protocol to identify the VO2max value and to go through a route specific to the short-distance mountain running test in maximum effort conditions. Results: Hypoxic effects of altitude determine the obtaining of one hour VO2max inferior comparative with wave times obtained in conditions of flat. SpO2 decreases during effort regardless of altitude or flat, but at altitude the values fall below the physiological limit of 95% and return to physiological limits 15 minutes after effort regardless of flat or altitude. It was also found that following an altitude training camp, the sports performances of the mountain runners increased: the place in the general classification at the National Championship was better and the VO2max had higher values in FT compared to IT. However, an excellent VO2max does not condition a higher place in the ranking of specialized competitions. Conclusions: The training camps at altitude are an efficient method of maximizing the sports performances in mountain running, provided that they are performed according to a specific duration of at least 4-6 weeks and an optimal acclimatization.
Study Regarding the Fitness of the Students Enrolled in the Physical and Sportive Education and Physical Therapy and Special Motor Skills Academic Programs, in the Context of Future Professions
Authors: Ababei Cătălina , Pavel Silviu , Ababei Radu 
Published: May 2024

Background. The development of motor capacity implies a higher level of awareness in the youths, which leads to a fitness that is adapted to the future work place. From the viewpoint of the future professions, both the physical education teachers and the future physical therapists need a high level of motor skills and an increased physical endurance to fatigue. A prime objective of this research was to see how much the vertical spring and and repetition speed can develop in the lower limbs over the course of a semester, and at the same time, how much this is or is not influenced by the subjects' height. Results. The study contained 36 students that were not professional practitioners of a sport (18 from Physical and Sportive Education and 18 from Physical Therapy and Special Motor Skills). The tests were performed using the MGM-15 Miron Georgescu jumping platform. Two tests were conducted 14 weeks apart, recording the subjects' vertical take-off capacity using both legs, and separately using the right and the left leg, as well as their repetition speed for both legs and separately for the right and the left leg. Conclusions. The recorded and statistically analyzed results have shown that there is a linear correlation between these motor actions, with a Pearson coefficient between 1 and -1. The calculated regression model, with an adjusted r square of .401 indicated that the independent variables (the subjects' height and repetition speed) had an influence of 40.1% on the vertical spring using both legs.
Integration Concepts and Design Guidelines
Authors: Jesper M. , Pag F. 
Published: May 2024

The defossilization of the industrial heat supply is crucial for achieving the Paris climate targets. For the defossilization of heat with supply temperatures of at least 150 °C, solar thermal heat for industrial processes (SHIP) and heat pumps (HP) are technically mature technologies that allow a complete substitution of fossilfueled systems already today [1]. However, the individual potential of these technologies is often limited by restrictions regarding the availability of renewable energy sources, e.g., solar radiation, environmental or excess heat, or by technical limitations, e.g., the available space for solar thermal collectors. The combination of both technologies could, therefore, be a solution to maximize the degree of defossilization and overall efficiency.
Impact de la restauration des zones dégradées sur la diversité floristique de la forêt classée d’Agbo 2 (Centre-Est de la Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Koné Youssouf , Doffou Sopie Cybèle , Kouadio Kouassi 
Published: May 2024

La présente étude, menée dans la forêt classée d’Agbo 2 d’une superficie de 4705 hectares, est située au Centre-Est de la Côte d’Ivoire. Cette étude a pour objectif d’améliorer les connaissances sur la valeur écologique de la forêt classée d’Agbo 2. Pour ce faire, 47 dispositifs d’échantillonnage surfaciques ont été installés et des inventaires itinérants ont été réalisés. Ces deux méthodes ont permis de recenser 121 espèces végétales dont 13 sont des espèces vulnérables inscrites sur la liste rouge de l’UICN. La flore du stade mature des plantations de Teck et de Gmélina ressemble à celle des forêts enrichies avec le Fraké, qui ajoutée aux forêts enrichies avec le Bété sont similaires floristiquement avec les forêts naturelles. De parmi les zones restaurées, les forêts enrichies en espèces locales (Bété et Fraké) sont plus riches et plus diversifiées que les plantations avec les espèces exotiques (Teck et Gmélina). Les forêts dégradées et les zones de restauration abritent des espèces qui doivent être pris en considération lors des études, car elles représentent un écosystème avec une large gamme d’espèces ayant d’importantes valeurs pour le bien-être des populations. La restauration des espaces dégradés par enrichissement serait la méthode appropriée pour un retour à la végétation originelle.

This study was carried out in the 4705-hectare Agbo 2 classified forest in central-eastern Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of the study was to improve knowledge of the ecological value of the Agbo 2 classified forest. To do this, 47 surface sampling devices and carrying out itinerant inventories. These two methods were used to identify 121 plant species, 13 of which are vulnerable species on the IUCN red list. The flora of the mature stage of Teak and Gmélina plantations resembles that of forests enriched with Fraké, which, in addition to forests enriched with Bété, are floristically similar to natural forests. Among the restored areas, the forests enriched with local species (Bété and Fraké) are richer and more diverse than the plantations with exotic species (Teak and Gmélina). Degraded forests and restoration areas harbor species that should be taken into account in the studies, as they represent an ecosystem with a wide range of species with important values for the well-being of populations. Restoring degraded areas by enrichment would be the appropriate method for a return to the original vegetation.
Hip Preservation and Capanna Reconstruction for Pediatric Proximal Femur Ewing Sarcoma
Authors: Geiger Erik J. , Kendal Joseph K. , Greyson Mark A. , Moghaddam Matthew M. , Jones Neil F. , Bernthal Nicholas M. 
Published: May 2024

Case:
This is a first report describing preservation of the femoral head by transcervical resection of proximal femoral Ewing sarcoma in 2 pediatric patients. A unique Capanna reconstruction supported joint salvage. At 1 year, Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument and Pediatric Toronto Extremity Salvage Score outcomes were excellent. Surveillance magnetic resonance imaging was without evidence of recurrence or impaired perfusion to the femoral head.

Conclusion:
We demonstrate the feasibility of hip joint preservation and maintenance of femoral head viability after transcervical resection of pediatric proximal femur bone sarcomas while preserving the medial circumflex femoral artery. This technique may be a preferred option over joint sacrifice and endoprosthetic replacement in young patients when tumor margins permit.
Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of an Acetabular Defect
Authors: Clark Sean C. , Pan Xuankang , Grigoriou Emmanouil , Krych Aaron J. , Hevesi Mario , Sierra Rafael J. 
Published: May 2024

Case:
A 20-year-old woman presented with a unipolar, 1.8 × 1.8-cm osteochondral defect of the left acetabulum. Osteochondral allograft transplantation was performed using a medial tibial plateau allograft resulting in excellent clinical outcomes across 4 different outcome scores and maintenance of the joint space at 4.3 years postoperatively.

Conclusion:
Although previous literature has demonstrated long-term clinical success of osteochondral allograft transplantation in knee, excellent clinical outcomes can also be obtained in the hip. Thus, osteochondral allograft transplantation may be a viable treatment option for adolescents and young adults with concomitant cartilage and subchondral bone hip defects.
Addressing the Central Band in Acute and Chronic Essex-Lopresti Injury
Authors: Heifner John J. , Bain Gregory I. , Mercer Deana M. , Orbay Jorge L. 
Published: May 2024

Case:
A 34-year-old man was acutely treated with radial head arthroplasty and central band repair following Essex-Lopresti injury. A 38-year-old man presented with chronic longitudinal instability following failed radial head arthroplasty, which was performed for failed fixation. Treatment with revision radial head arthroplasty and central band reconstruction restored longitudinal stability.

Conclusion:
We have a low threshold to repair the central band in acute Essex-Lopresti injury with sufficient evidence of disruption. Nearly all chronic cases require central band reconstruction to restore longitudinal stability. We do not temporarily pin the DRUJ, and distal ulnar shortening is rarely indicated.
SCALPEL (Sars-Cov-2 Antibody response in oLder PEopLe) [COVID-19]
Authors: Heskin Joseph , Pallett Scott , Moore Luke 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Severe Acute Respriatory Syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) remains a considerable risk to high risk populations, including older adults. The humoral immune response dynamics to infection and/or immunisation in older adults remains unclear. This protocol decribes the serological methods employed in the Sars-Cov-2 Antibody response in oLder PEopLe (SCALPEL) study which aims to evaulate the humoral immune response, taking into account symptomatic and asymptomatic infection through regular weekly PCR testing supported by SARS-CoV-2 anti-nucleocapsid antibody testing, as well as response to vaccination by testing with both a commerical SARS-CoV-2 total IgG and inhouse anti-receptor binding domain double antigen binding immunoassay. Further more, antibody acitivity tested by an inhouse pseudovirus neutralisation assay, and avidity utilising an inhouse competitive ELISA, are also conducted in order to evaluate potential correlates of protection.
Target specific peptide design using latent space approximate trajectory collector
Authors: Lin Tong , Chen Sijie , Basu Ruchira , Pei Dehua , Cheng Xiaolin , Kara Levent Burak 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Despite the prevalence and many successes of deep learning applications in de novo molecular design, the problem of peptide generation targeting specific proteins remains unsolved. A main barrier for this is the scarcity of the high-quality training data. To tackle the issue, we propose a novel machine learning based peptide design architecture, called Latent Space Approximate Trajectory Collector (LSATC). It consists of a series of samplers on an optimization trajectory on a highly non-convex energy landscape that approximates the distributions of peptides with desired properties in a latent space. The process involves little human intervention and can be implemented in an end-to-end manner. We demonstrate the model by the design of peptide extensions targeting β-catenin, a key nuclear effector protein involved in canonical Wnt signalling. When compared with a random sampler, LSATC can sample peptides with 36% lower mean binding scores in a 16 times smaller interquartile range (IQR) and 284% less mean hydrophobicity with a 1.4 times smaller IQR. LSATC also largely outperforms other common generative models.Finally, we utilize a clustering algorithm to select 4 peptides from the100 LSATC designed peptides for experimental validation. The resultconfirms that all the four peptides extended by LSATC show improved β-catenin binding by at least 20.0%, and two of the peptides show a 3 fold increase in binding affinity as compared to the base peptide.
Occupant Privacy Perception, Awareness, and Preferences in Smart Office Environments
Authors: Li Beatrice , Tavakoli Arash , Heydarian Arsalan 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Building management systems tout numerous benefits, such as energy efficiency and occupant comfort but rely on vast amounts of data from various sensors. Advancements in machine learning algorithms make it possible to extract personal information about occupants and their activities beyond the intended design of a non-intrusive sensor. However, occupants are not informed of data collection and possess different privacy preferences and thresholds for privacy loss. While privacy perceptions and preferences are most understood in smart homes, limited studies have evaluated these factors in smart office buildings, where there are more users and different privacy risks. To better understand occupants’ perceptions and privacy preferences, we conducted twenty-four semi-structured interviews between April 2022 and May 2022 on occupants of a smart office building. We found that data modality features and personal features contribute to people’s privacy preferences. The features of the collected modality define data modality features – spatial, security, and temporal context. In contrast, personal features consist of one’s awareness of data modality features and data inferences, definitions of privacy and security, and the available rewards and utility. Our proposed model of people’s privacy preferences in smart office buildings helps design more effective measures to improve people’s privacy.
Protocol for Closed-Loop O2 Use During Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Of Pediatric Patients (CLOUDIMPP): A Randomized Cross-Over Study
Authors: Atakul Gulhan , Ceylan Gokhan , Sandal Ozlem , Soydan Ekin , Topal Sevgi , Hepduman Pinar , Colak Mustafa , Zimmerman Jan , Karaarslan Utku , Novotni Dominik , Agin Hasan 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Oxygen is an effective treatment for any type of respiratory failure. To prevent hypoxemia and hyperoxemia, the Pediatric mechanical ventilation consensus conference (PEMVECC) recommends monitoring oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry (SpO2) in all ventilated children and measuring partial arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2) in moderate to severe cases. However, this may require manual adjustments of inspired oxygen, which can be burdensome during high-demand periods such as the current COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of optimizing oxygen use in hospitals as it may become a scarce resource during such high-demand periods. Previous studies have shown that automatic oxygen titration (AOT) is feasible in patients receiving respiratory support therapy, including those with mild acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and exercise-induced desaturation. This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a closed-loop FiO2 controller in comparison to traditional manual FiO2 regulation during invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in pediatric patients within a pediatric critical care unit (PICU). The hypothesis is that the closed-loop FiO2 controller will increase the time spent within clinically intended SpO2 ranges and decrease the time spent outside these ranges. The research is registered under NCT05714527
Time dependent effect of Chitosan nanoparticles used as final irrigant on smear layer removal and dentine
microhardness in extracted human permanent mandibular premolars with single canal. A randomized in vitro
study.
Authors: Elsharkawy Hebatallah Ashraf , Sadek Prof.Dr.Hany Samy 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of chitosan nanoparticle and EDTA solutions as final irrigants on smear layer removal and dentine microhardness for one and three minutes contact time in extracted human permanent mandibular premolars with single canal.
Probing Plexciton Emission from 2D Materials on Gold Nanotrenches
Authors: Zhou Junze , Gonçalves Paulo André D. , Riminucci Fabrizio , Dhuey Scott , Barnard Edward , Schwartzberg Adam , de Abajo Francisco Javier Garcia , Weber-Bargioni Alexander 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Probing strongly coupled quasiparticle excitations at their intrinsic length scales offers unique insights into their properties and facilitates the design of devices with novel functionalities. In this work, we investigate the formation and emission characteristics of plexcitons, arising from the interaction between surface plasmons in narrow gold nanotrenches and excitons in monolayer WSe2. We study this strong plasmon–exciton coupling in both the far-field and the near-field. Specifically, we observe a Rabi splitting in the far-field reflection spectra of about 80 meV under ambient conditions, consistent with our theoretical modeling. Using a custom-designed near-field probe, we find that plexciton emission originates predominantly from the lower-frequency branch, which we can directly probe and map the local field distribution. We precisely determine the plexciton extension, similar to the trench width, with nanometric precision via collecting spectra at controlled probe locations. Our work opens exciting prospects for nanoscale mapping and engineering of plexcitons in complex nanostructures with potential applications in nanophotonic devices, optoelectronics, and quantum electrodynamics in nanoscale cavities.