bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Student Motivation: Barriers and Incentives for Agency
Authors: Dobryakova Maria S. , Yurchenko Olesya V. 
Published: April 2024

Our starting point was the often-overlooked understanding that motivation problems aren't a diagnosis but a symptom. They indicate the actual issue - an environment insufficient for fulfilling autonomy needs, which often escapes the attention of teachers, parents, and even researchers. Our goal was to develop a framework for exploring the main characteristics of a schoolchild's educational environment to identify the source of motivation problems. To do this, we combined aspects of the self-determination theory of E. Deci and R. Ryan with B. Bernstein's framing theory.
The self-determination theory helps to consider human motivation from a psychological point of view, while B. Bernstein's framing theory opens a sociological perspective. Including Bernstein's ideas enriches the motivation analysis, highlighting sociological aspects that are not fully accounted for in the self-determination theory. The result is more comprehensive and, at the same time, more "visible" and easier to operationalize in the context of formal school or home education.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of ankle arthrodesis options
Authors: Wang R. , Akhtiamov I. F. , Cai J. , Ziatdinov B. G. , Schigaev E. S. 
Published: April 2024

Introduction Treatment methods for late stages of ankle osteoarthritis are varied, but the issue of assessing the long-term results of various fixation methods has not yet been studied, and this issue is of great importance in clinical practice.Purpose To compare the effectiveness of the fixation methods commonly used for ankle arthrodesis in patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis.Materials and methods Eighty-two patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis were treated with ankle fusion between 2019 and 2023 at three major medical institutions. All patients underwent 12-month follow-ups. The patients were divided into four groups depending on the method of surgical fixation of bone fragments.Results Most patients showed a significant improvement in the function and a decrease in pain intensity after the arthrodesis operation. The comparison of the effectiveness of various surgical fixation methods found that external apparatus screw fixation is characterized by lower blood loss and a relatively short duration of the operation. Plate and screw fixation resulted in higher AOFAS and VAS scores at 3 months postoperatively. However, by the 12th month after surgery, the differences in these two indicators were insignificant.Discussion Despite the various complications that occur in ankle arthrodesis, it remains effective for most patients. Among them, the Ilizarov apparatus is more suitable for patients with compromised conditions in the surgical area. Each method of surgical fixation has its own advantages and shortcomings, but the difference in long-term effectiveness is small. Conclusion Ankle arthrodesis is an effective treatment for advanced ankle osteoarthritis. The choice of surgical method is still subject to the principle of individual approach.
Legal Framework for Protecting The Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine During The War
Authors: Tesliuk Iryna , Pogrebnyak Olena , Kozariichuk Dmytro , Matsko Vita , Khoroshun Оleksandr 
Published: April 2024

The research aims to uncover the legal regulation of the status of internally displaced persons in Ukraine during the war. A positive step for realizing the rights and guarantees of forced migrants consists in introduction by the Government of Ukraine of the following areas of assistance: monetary assistance, promotion of their employment, introduction of compensation for the costs of paying for communal services for families who sheltered displaced persons free of charge. The specifics of the research subject, as well as its purpose and tasks determined the use of general scientific and special methods of scientific cognition. It has been established that an extremely important role in exercising rights and guarantees of forced migrants belongs to such a public initiative as “Prykhystok” (“Shelter”). The problems of ensuring the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons by state authorities in Ukraine are systematized, including: uncertainty of competence and lack of consistency in the activities of state authorities regarding the provision of rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons in Ukraine; imperfect accounting of internally displaced persons and their needs; lack of a strategy for state financial provision of the needs of internally displaced persons.
Physical and Psychological Burden among Caregivers of Latinx Older Adults with Stroke and Multimorbidity
Authors: Krishnan Shilpa , Chen Haobin Tony , Caston Sarah , Rho Seunghwa 
Published: April 2024

Objective
To investigate the association between Latinx older adults’ stroke, multimorbidity, and caregiver burden.

Methods
For this retrospective cohort study, we used the Hispanic Established Populations for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly (H-EPESE) Wave-7 data set. The caregiver’s physical burden was defined by using the Level of Burden Index. The caregiver’s psychological burden was measured by using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4). Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of 3 or more chronic conditions.

Results
The average age of the Latinx adults was 86 years, and the caregivers were 56 years. Latinx older adults and caregivers were more likely to be females (66% and 75%). Most caregivers were children (71%). Twelve percent of Latinx older adults presented with stroke, and 50% presented with multimorbidity. Caregiver physical burden was stratified into 3 levels: low (43%), medium (17%), and high (40%) burden. The cumulative logit model revealed that caregivers caring for those with stroke or multimorbidity had a high physical burden. Family caregivers and caregivers with a higher household income had a low physical burden. Caregivers with multimorbidity had a higher psychological burden. Caregivers who were interviewed in Spanish and those with higher household incomes had decreased psychological burden.

Conclusion
This study revealed that caregivers had a higher physical burden among caregivers of Latinx adults with stroke or multimorbidity. Future studies must investigate the relationship between Latinx adults’ stroke and caregiver psychological health, and build culturally tailored policies and community interventions to support caregivers susceptible to high stress and burden.
MiQuit: A Study Protocol to Link Low-Income Smokers to a State Tobacco Quitline
Authors: Matthews Alicia K. , Steffen Alana , Burke Larisa , Harris Vilona Brittany , Donenberg Geri 
Published: April 2024

Purpose
To conduct a randomized controlled trial to compare 3 implementation strategies and the impact of facilitated referrals on linkage of Federally Qualified Health Center patients to the Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL).

Methods
This study will be a hybrid type 3 implementation-effectiveness trial guided by 2 implementation science frameworks: reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance and exploration preparation implementation sustainment. We will evaluate whether sending provider messages through the patient electronic health portal increases patient linkage to the ITQL. We will (1) randomly assign all eligible patients to receive 1 of 3 messages (information about quitting, advice to quit, and advice to quit or cut down), and (2) we will offer a facilitated linkage to the ITQL. For patients who opt into a facilitated referral, we will share their contact information with the ITQL, who will contact them. Four weeks after the initial message, patients who expressed interest in services but were not reached by the ITQL will be rerandomized to 1 of 2 arms, an offer to reconnect to the ITQL or an offer to engage a peer navigator who can help them reconnect to the ITQL. We will assess the implementation strategies’ reach, adoption, linkage, and sustainability with the ITQL.

Discussion
This study will provide a new cost-effective and efficient model to link low-income smokers to state tobacco quitlines. Message delivery via patient health portals has important implications for addressing other tobacco-related morbidities.
Community Engagement in Implementation Science: the Impact of Community Engagement Activities in the DECIPHeR Alliance
Authors: Cooper Claire , Watson Karriem , Alvarado Flor , Carroll Allison J. , Carson Savanna L. , Donenberg Geri , Ferdinand Keith C. , Islam Nadia , Johnson Rebecca , Laurent Jodie , Matthews Phoenix , McFarlane Arthur , Mills Sarah D. , Vu Maihan B. , Washington India S. , Yuan Christina T. , Davis Paris 
Published: April 2024

Background
The translation of evidence-based interventions into practice settings remains challenging. Implementation science aims to bridge the evidence-to-practice gap by understanding multilevel contexts and tailoring evidence-based interventions accordingly. Engaging community partners who possess timely, local knowledge is crucial for this process to be successful. The Disparities Elimination through Coordinated Interventions to Prevent and Control Heart and Lung Disease Risk (DECIPHeR) Alliance aims to address cardiopulmonary health disparities by engaging diverse community partners to improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions. The goal of the Community Engagement Subcommittee is to strengthen community engagement practice across DECIPHeR. This paper presents the subcommittee’s “Why We Engage Communities” statement that outlines why community engagement is critical for implementation science. The paper also provides case examples of DECIPHeR community engagement activities.

Methods
To develop the “Why We Engage Communities” statement, we conducted a literature review, surveyed subcommittee members to assess the importance of community engagement in their work, and integrated community partner feedback. We synthesize the findings into three key themes and present examples of community engagement activities and their impact across DECIPHeR projects.

Results
The statement presents three themes that illustrate why community engagement increases the impact of implementation and health equity research. Community engagement (1) engages local knowledge and expertise, (2) promotes authentic relationships, and (3) builds community and researcher capacity. The statement provides a guiding framework for strengthening DECIPHeR research and enhancing community partnerships.

Conclusion
Community engagement can improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions across diverse settings, improving intervention effectiveness in underserved communities and furthering health equity.
Barriers and Facilitators to Improving Cardiovascular Health in Churches with Predominantly Black Congregations
Authors: Peralta-Garcia Ana , Laurent Jodie , Bazzano Alessandra N. , Payne Marilyn J. , Anderson Andrew , Alvarado Flor , Ferdinand Keith C. , He Jiang , Mills Katherine T. 
Published: April 2024

Objective
Black communities bear a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Barriers and facilitators for improving cardiovascular health (CVH) in churches with predominantly black congregations were explored through a qualitative needs assessment.

Methods
Four focus groups with church members (n=21), 1 with wellness coordinators (n=5), and 1 with primary care providers (n=4) and 7 individual interviews with church leaders were completed in New Orleans and Bogalusa, Louisiana. Virtual, semistructured interviews and focus groups were held between October 2021 and April 2022. The Theorical Domains Framework (TDF) guided a framework analysis of transcribed data based on inductive and deductive coding to identify themes related to determinants of CVH.

Results
The following four domains according to the TDF were identified as the most relevant for improving CVH: knowledge, professional role, environmental context, and emotions. Within these domains, barriers expressed by church leadership and members were a lack of knowledge of CVD, provider distrust, and little time and resources for lifestyle changes; facilitators included existing church wellness programs and social support, community resources, and willingness to improve patient-provider relationships. Primary care providers recognized a lack of effective communication and busy schedules as obstacles and the need to strengthen communication through increased patient autonomy and trust. Potential strategies to improve CVH informed by the Expert Recommendation for Implementing Change compilation of implementation strategies include education and training, task shifting, dissemination of information, culturally tailored counselling, and linkage to existing resources.

Conclusions
These findings can inform the implementation of interventions for improving cardiovascular health and reducing disparities in black church communities.
EOG Based Text and Voice Controlled Remote Interpreter for Quadriplegic Patients
Authors: Rania A  , Fahad Shamim  , Sarmad Shams  , Murk Saleem  , Roz Nisha  
Published: April 2024

Electrooculography is considered as one of the significant electro-physiological signals. These signals carry data of eye movements which can be employed in human-computer interface (HCL) as a control signal. This project focuses on creating a text and voice-based interpreter for quadriplegic patients using electrooculography (EOG) signals. EOG is a technique that measures the electrical activity of the eye muscles responsible for eye movements and can be used to track changes in eye location to reveal information about human eye activities. The EOG signal is commonly used in human-computer interface (HCI) systems as an alternative input for patients suffering from quadriplegia, ALS, and locked-in syndrome. The BioAmp EXG Pill Sensor is used to acquire EOG signals of left and right eye movement, as well as up and down eye movement. The signals are processed using an ESP32 microcontroller and Arduino IDE, and an algorithm is created to analyze the observed ranges and generate text and voice-based outputs. The accuracy of the system was tested by asking 10 healthy participants to perform each of the four types of motions ten times, and the results showed an overall accuracy of 81.04%. The system involves detecting EOG signals using sensors that are placed around the patient's eyes, and the text-based output is displayed on an LCD screen, while the voice-based output is played on an MP3 player. The output is then displayed on an application enabling communication with the patient remotely, potentially improving the quality of care and increasing the patient’s sense of security. Future developments could include increasing the degrees of motion and addition of an eye-blink sensor for more convenient user experience. This project provides a valuable solution for quadriplegic patients, enabling them to communicate effectively and empowering them with a sense of independence. However, further research and testing are needed to fully evaluate the efficacy of the system on actual quadriplegic patients.
An Intelligent Model for Predictions of PIWI-Interacting RNAs and Their Functions
Authors: Umera Anam , Mahmood Sajid , Inayat Usman 
Published: April 2024

A documented class of short non-coding RNA molecules is known as PIWI interacting RNA (PiRNA). The creation of new drugs and the identification of various tumor types are linked to the PiRNA molecules. Additionally, it is related to controlling transcription of genes, squelching transposons, and preserving genomic stability. The discovery of piRNAs and their functionality has grown to be a significant research topic in bioinformatics because of the crucial influence that piRNAs play in biological processes. The 2L-piRNA-ML predictor is a strong two-layer predictor that is suggested in this research to enhance the prediction of PiRNA and their functionality. The suggested model uses Quadratic Discriminant Analysis Classifier, Linear Discriminant Analysis, Passive Aggressive Classifier, Extra Tree Classifier, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Ridge Classifier CV for classification. It also employs DNC and TNC for extraction of features. The suggested model is created using a two-layer construction strategy. The 1st layer makes a prediction about a given sequence whether it is PiRNA or not, and the 2nd layer makes a prediction about a given PiRNA sequence whether it is having the function of instructing target mRNA deadenylation or not. Proposed model achieved 95.65 % accuracy at the first layer and 92.30% accuracy at the second layer.
The Determination of CO2 Storage Potential Parameters for the Real Depositional Environments
Authors: Penigin A. , Afanasyev A. , Dymochkina M. , Belovus P. , Pavlov V. , Tsvetkova Y. , Vedeneeva E. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
A reliable and safe geological storage of CO2 must require a detailed characterization of the reservoirs which is usually consists of a huge amount of data. Often, this kind of information is accumulated and processed over many decades of subsurface exploration. Therefore, the regions of the intensive exploration, especially well established petroleum provinces, offer a good prospect for an industrial-scale deployment of CCS. The data gathered is incredibly useful for screening and evaluation of trapping mechanisms.
The environments represents the largest share of geological conditions. They correspond to the submarine fan of the Achimov formation (AF), the barrier island of the Cherkashinsky (BR), the deltaic environment of the Tanopchinsky (DT) and the fluvial sediments of the Tyumen (FL). Every reservoir model corresponds to a sector of a larger regional model. About 20 parameters were varied in the study to evaluate the storage performance of the environments. The average reservoir permeability is tuned in a subset of cases to ensure reaching the full storage capacity at 50 years to normalize the fluid dynamics in time.
The results testify that the saline aquifers in the fluvial environments appear to be not suitable for a large-scale CCS. They are characterized by low storage potential (Es&gt;0.04) as well as low capacity and injectivity. Other environments (AF, BR and DT) are characterized by a better Es≼0.1. The barrier island depositional environments should be considered the most perspective for CCS, with Es occasionally exceeding 0.15. Approximately, 0.2-0.3 megatons of CO2 per 1 km2 of reservoir area can be stored in aquifers characterized by the effective thickness of 10-15m. An intriguing observation is that the BR exhibits the largest net-to-gross thickness, NTG, and the smallest number of non-reservoir intervals, NRI. At the same time, the worst environments for CCS are characterized by either small NTG (FL) or large NRI (AF). It can be expected that the formations characterized by the largest NTG and a relatively small NRI are best for the carbon storage. On the other hand, if NRI is 0, then the reservoir shows strong communication in the vertical direction. Due to the buoyancy, this can lead to a rapid CO2 accumulation and spreading in a narrow interval beneath the caprock and, thus, to a smaller Ev.
The paper provides arguments for the selection of reservoirs belonging to certain depositional environments over others during screening process for carbon storage location. Storage efficiency, being the integral factor describing how big an area is required to store a given amount of CO2, is subdivided into factors and parameters. An approach is described for estimation of effects that depositional environment and reservoir engineering parameters produce on storage efficiency in CCS projects.
Protein restriction slows the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice
Authors: Babygirija Reji , Sonsalla Michelle M. , Mill Jericha , James Isabella , Han Jessica H. , Green Cara L. , Calubag Mariah F. , Wade Gina , Tobon Anna , Michael John , Trautman Michaela M. , Matoska Ryan , Yeh Chung-Yang , Grunow Isaac , Pak Heidi H. , Rigby Michael J. , Baldwin Dominique A. , Niemi Natalie M. , Denu John M. , Puglielli Luigi , Simcox Judith , Lamming Dudley W. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Dietary protein is a critical regulator of metabolic health and aging. Low protein diets are associated with healthy aging in humans, and many independent groups of researchers have shown that dietary protein restriction (PR) extends the lifespan and healthspan of mice. Here, we examined the effect of PR on metabolic health and the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the 3xTg mouse model of AD. We found that PR has metabolic benefits for 3xTg mice and non-transgenic controls of both sexes, promoting leanness and glycemic control in 3xTg mice and rescuing the glucose intolerance of 3xTg females. We found that PR induces sex-specific alterations in circulating metabolites and in the brain metabolome and lipidome, downregulating sphingolipid subclasses including ceramides, glucosylceramides, and sphingomyelins in 3xTg females. Consumption of a PR diet starting at 6 months of age reduced AD pathology in conjunction with reduced mTORC1 activity, increased autophagy, and had cognitive benefits for 3xTg mice. Finally, PR improved the survival of 3xTg mice. Our results demonstrate that PR slows the progression of AD at molecular and pathological levels, preserves cognition in this mouse model of AD, and suggests that PR or pharmaceutical interventions that mimic the effects of this diet may hold promise as a treatment for AD.
Experimental Investigation on Microstructure, Mechanical Behavior and Tribological analysis of Al2017/SiC/TiO₂ Composed by double stir casting route
Authors: Agarwal Shlok , Kambiri Kaustubh , Lal Roop 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

This study is on synthesising aluminium-based metal matrix hybrid composites with silicon carbide (SiC) and Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) reinforcements by double stir casting technique. SiC and TiO₂ were chosen for their excellent mechanical, tribological and physical properties. As limited information exists on the mechanical properties of Al2017 composites with both SiC and TiO₂. The Al/SiC/TiO₂ hybrid nanocomposites were prepared with 5 wt.% of SiC nanoparticles, 5 wt.% of TiO₂ nanoparticles, and a mixture of both at 5,5 wt.%. Microstructure analysis confirmed a uniform distribution of SiC and TiO₂ particles within the aluminium matrix. The Al2017/SiC composite exhibited a hardness of 46.33 HRB, while the Al2017/TiO₂ composite displayed a comparable hardness of 44.33 HRB. However, the combined Al2017/SiC/TiO₂ composite showed a decreased hardness of 40.33 HRB suggesting the importance of considering the composition and combination of reinforcement materials when designing metal matrix composites. The observed decrease in hardness in the Al2017/SiC/TiO₂ composite can be attributed to various factors, including the interaction and compatibility between SiC and TiO₂ particles within the aluminium matrix. Further research is required to understand the underlying mechanisms and enhance the mechanical behaviour of the Al2017 composites.