bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hölder continuous maps on the interval with positive metric mean dimension
Authors: Muentes Acevedo Jeovanny de Jesus , Romaña Ibarra Sergio Augusto , Arias Cantillo Raibel de Jesus 
Published: April 2024

Fix a compact metric space X with finite topological dimension. Let C0(X) be the space of continuous maps on X and Hα(X) the space of α-Hölder continuous maps on X, for α ∈ (0, 1]. Let H1(X) be the space of Lipschitz continuous maps on X. We have
H1(X) ⊂ Hβ (X) ⊂ Hα (X) ⊂ C0 (X), where 0 < α < β < 1.
It is well-known that if Φ ∈ H1 (H), then Φ has metric mean dimension equal to zero. On the other hand, if X is a manifold, then C0 (X) contains a residual subset whose elements have positive metric mean dimension. In this work we will prove that, for any α ∈ (0, 1), there exists Φ ∈ Hα ([0, 1]) with positive metric mean dimension.
AGREGAÇÃO DE COMPORTAMENTOS SEDENTÁRIOS EXCESSIVOS EM ESCOLARES
Authors: Fonseca Rodrigo Mercês Reis , Munaro Hector Luiz Rodrigues 
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados à agregação de quatro comportamentos sedentários excessivos (tempo de tela TV/semana, tempo de tela TV/final de semana, tempo de tela computador/semana, tempo de tela computador/final de semana) em escolares da rede pública de Jequié-BA Métodos: Levantamento com amostra de escolares, do ensino médio, da rede estadual de ensino em uma cidade no interior da Bahia, Brasil. Os quatro comportamentos sedentários observados foram: tempo de tela assistindo televisão durante e ao final de semana, tempo de tela usando computador/videogame durante e ao final de semana. As variáveis ​​sociodemográficas e do estilo de vida (preditores) serviram para identificar os fatores relacionados à agregação dos quatro comportamentos sedentários (desfecho). A associação foi determinada pela Razão de Prevalência (RP) com intervalo de confiança (IC) de 95%. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 972 escolares, sendo maior proporção de adolescentes do sexo feminino 53,4% (n = 519), a maior prevalência dos comportamentos sedentários excessivos foi para o tempo de tela de TV e computador/videogame, aos primeiros por semana (24,6% e 25,1%). Conclusões: Houve um elevado valor de agregação (a combinação da prevalência observada foi maior que a prevalência esperada para os quatro comportamentos sedentários excessivos). Os escolares do sexo feminino apresentavam menores probabilidades de exposição ao desfecho. No entanto, aqueles que não trabalharam, que foram considerados insuficientemente ativos e que não atingiam o consumo adequado de verduras, aumentaram a probabilidade da agregação dos quatro comportamentos sedentários.
Representation in the Interests of the Civil Law Association
Authors: Ayusheeva I. Z. 
Published: April 2024

The norms governing the institution of representation are still not clearly defined in the science of civil law: the concepts of representation and authority, which are the central categories of this institution, remain controversial. In the case of representation, the legal capacity of the representative is joined to the legal capacity of the represented, which is confirmed by the relevant powers. Thus, both the representative and the represented person must have legal personality.At the same time, the legal status of civil law associations that are not recognized as subjects of civil law relations but are able to make decisions with legal consequences remains uncertain. How can the interests of such an association be represented in relations with third parties? Are the provisions of the institution of representation applicable to the regulation of these relations? The paper concludes that in some cases, the provisions of the institution of representation can be applied to relations involving civil law associations, when the circle of their participants is specifically defined and their interests coincide — a representative can act on behalf of and in the interests of each of the participants of such a community.However, the possibility of collective representation of the common interests of persons whose circle is not precisely defined needs to be clarified. The issue of applying the provisions regulating direct representation requires special attention in cases where the general interests of the civil law community do not correspond to the private interests of an individual participant. In this sense, it seems that when specifying the circle of community members, the application of the provisions on representation is possible by virtue of the indication of the law and the decision of the meeting. However, the category of common interests of the represented persons needs to be clarified.
Financial Issues of Third Party Litigation Funding in Anglo‑Saxon Law and in the Russian Federation
Authors: Bortnikov S. P. 
Published: April 2024

The paper is devoted to the issues of legal regulation of litigation funding by persons not directly involved in the case. The study is based on the case law of the British Commonwealth and the Russian Federation. The historical aspects of the formation of the institute and the champerty doctrine are considered, in which such financing is disclosed in two aspects: a) support and encouragement of the process itself, when in its negative connotation control or support of the dispute or the parties leads to a violation of common law; b) a percentage of the price of the claim without material interest in the dispute.The paper examines the issues of reimbursement of court costs in Russia, England and Ireland, and, considering the case of the United States, starts a discussion about the possibility and necessity of disclosing information about the sources of litigation funding. The question is raised about the need to extend the financial confidentiality regime to relations on litigation funding without any exceptions. Following the cases of court practice in England and Ireland, the author raises questions about the legal status and interest of the procedural sponsor. It is argued that the rhetoric about the role of the court may be lofty, but the reasoning does not reach such heights if access to justice is blocked due to lack of funds. Litigation funding and the assignment of rights allow low-income parties to achieve a certain degree of justice; it can be recognized that justice is imperfect, but better than none at all.
Evaluation of nephrotoxicity effects of the methanol leaf extract of A. angustifolia in Wistar rats
Authors: Akpan Joseph L. , Wokota Paschal N. , Ohadoma Sylvester C. , Onwudiwe Tharcitus C. , Okoroama Casimir E. , Iganga Ogbonnaya N. , Nwokike Matthew O. , Akuodor Godwin C. 
Published: April 2024

Background: Agave angustifolia is a common traditional remedy in localities for disease treatment. This study focussed on evaluating the nephrotoxicity activity of the methanol extract of A. angustifolia leaf.
Methods: Twenty-five Wistar rats of both sex were randomly shared into five groups. Group 1 received 10 mL/kg distilled water, group 2 gentamicin 80mg/kg, extract groups (3, 4 and 5) were placed on 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of A. angustifolia leaf extract administered orally through an orogastric tube for 14 days. The rats were sacrificed using chloroform, and their kidneys were harvested, weighed and immediately fixed in 10% buffered formalin for histological analysis and blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture for biochemical and haematological analysis.
Results: Results showed there was no marked difference in the levels of the packed cell volume (PCV) in all the concentrations of the extract as well as the controls. The gentamicin group showed a remarkable rise in the serum urea and creatinine level when compared to both the control and extract groups. Similar effects were observed in the 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg of the extract. However, severe kidney injury was observed in the group treated with 400 mg/kg of the extract.
Conclusions: Despite the beneficial potential of A. angustifolia, it also exhibited toxic effects on the kidney thereby causing significant damage to the kidney morphology at higher doses. The damages inflicted in these tissues are dose-dependent. Therefore A. angustifolia should be taken in low doses within shortest period of time.
Impact of structured awareness programme on behavioural outcomes regarding ICDS services and its utilization satisfaction among mother with children in selected rural and urban area of Bellary district, Karnataka
Authors: P. Rajeswari 
Published: April 2024

Background: Health, nutrition, yet education are the three basic elements of human resource development, and they are all combined in a unique program known as the integrated development of children service Scheme.
Methods: A quasi experimental design where Pre and post-test with equivalent control group design was used to carry out the study. Mothers with children from selected rural and urban area who were fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Total 40 samples were included in the study.
Results: The study findings revealed the utilization scores of mothers on ICDS service majority mother 335 (83.8%) were not satisfied followed by 65 (16.3%) were moderately satisfied, the pretest and post knowledge scores of subjects in experimental group mean percent of mother on utilization of ICDS service was 37.63% with mean score 14.3 was in pretest, where as in posttest 57.23% with mean score 21.75, the overall pretest and post attitude scores of subjects in experimental group mean percent of mother on utilization of ICDS service was 28.75% with mean score 28.75 and standard deviation 4.610 was in pretest, where as in posttest 46.35% was mean percent, with mean score 46.35 and standard deviation 4.487.
Conclusions: The structured awareness programme on ICDS services and its utilization among mothers proved its beneficial effects in terms of satisfaction, awareness and attitude level.
A large inflammatory fibroid polyp of jejunum with unusual presentation: very difficult to diagnosis in paediatric patient
Authors: Chopda Ashok Kumar , Chaturvedi Vinita , Tuteja Neeraj , Khare Atul Kumar 
Published: April 2024

Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP), also known as Vanek tumours, are one of the rarest groups of gastrointestinal tract polyps. They represent 0.1-3.0% of all polyps in this organ system. Most common location is the stomach, mainly the antrum (70%), ileum (19%), and colon (6%). Large polyps of the stomach can cause intermittent obstruction, described as “ball valve syndrome”. This case report, reported in SMS medical college Jaipur in one year six months old child. We report a case of a 1 year 6 months female child with complaint of abdominal lump noted since 7 days, due to this reduced oral intake. On examination single, around 5×5 cm size non-tender lump is situated in left hypogastric region. On CECT abdomen shows mesenteric origin, may be desmoid tumour, Castleman disease, mesenteric haemangioma or inflammatory myo-fibroblastic tumour. Further MRI abdomen suggestive of inflammatory myo-fibroblastic tumour or NHL. Tumour marker study shows serum ferritin and LDH level raised. On exploration revealed a single, 6×5×4 cm lobulated jejunal mass encircle the jejunum, for this resection and anastomosis done. On histopathological report, suggestive of inflammatory fibroid polyp. Patient discharged successfully on 6th pod without any complication. Exploration done and a mass, which encircle the jejunum found. Resection and anastomosis done and patient discharged on 6th pod without any complications. Such an occurrence was incidental in the reported case, which can confuse our diagnosis, so knowledge about this type of disease is very important, especially in paediatrics population.
Comparative Study on Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Black Soybean Variety (Bhat) for Tofu Production
Authors: Dukare Madhuri Popat , Rai Sweta , Sangeeta Sabbu , Ramachandran Preethi , Yadav Poonam , Rawat Santoshi , Prakash Arun , Joshi Riya 
Published: April 2024

Background: Tofu is increasingly captivating the food industry as a milk-based product alternative. Diverse soybean varieties worldwide are harnessed to create various milk substitutes. This study assesses the potential of Uttarakhand’s indigenous bhat variety for producing soymilk and tofu, comparing its commercial viability and quality with conventional counterparts. Methods: The study focused on Uttarakhand’s indigenous variety, bhat and the commercially popular PS-1347 for soymilk extraction. Preliminary investigations were conducted to optimize the process to maximize recovery and minimize beany flavor, grinding soybeans for 6 minutes and boiling for 20 minutes. Tofu was produced using CaSO4 as a coagulant at varying concentrations (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%) and coagulating temperatures (75°C, 85°C, 95°C). Result: Tofu produced from bhat, coagulated with 0.4% CaSO4 at 85°C, exhibited superior acceptability, making it suitable for large-scale commercial production. Its quality matched commercial counter parts, with protein at 16.45%, total mineral at 6.23%, calcium at 152.66 mg/100 g and iron at 14.62 mg/100 g.
Mesurer, prédire et réduire les émissions de méthane entérique en Afrique subsaharienne
Authors: GBENOU Gérard Xavier , ASSOUMA Mohamed Habibou , ZAMPALIGRE Nouhoun , MARTIN Cécile , BASTIANELLI Denis , BONNAL Laurent , KIENDREBEOGO Timbilfou , SIB Ollo , BOIS Bérénice , SANOGO Souleymane , DOSSA Luc Hippolyte 
Published: April 2024

Plusieurs méthodes ont été proposées pour la mesure in vivo, la prédiction et la réduction des émissions de méthane entérique (eCH4) des ruminants. La plupart de ces méthodes sont coûteuses, techniquement complexes et parfois non adaptées aux spécificités des systèmes d’élevage en Afrique subsaharienne (ASS). L’objectif de cette synthèse est d’analyser les différentes techniques de mesure individuelle selon les conditions d’élevage en ASS. Les techniques de mesure individuelle in vivo regroupent la chambre respiratoire, la hotte ventilée, le système GreenFeed® (C-Lock) et l’hexafluorure de soufre comme traceur. Elles sont discutées et classées selon le terrain d’utilisation. Les approches de mesure indirecte de eCH4 s’appuient sur des proxys (ou prédicteurs) issus de différentes matrices biologiques. En ASS, les proxys susceptibles d’être utilisés dans les différentes conditions d’élevage sont les caractéristiques de l’ingéré (quantité, composition), du lait (quantité, composition globale estimée par spectres MIR), des fèces (archéols, composition globale estimée par spectres SPIR) ou des gaz expirés. Par ailleurs, les stratégies potentielles de réduction de eCH4 adaptées en ASS sont 1) l’utilisation de légumineuses arbustives, d’aliments concentrés à base de sous-produits, de coproduits et résidus de cultures, et de fourrages conservés ; 2) l’amélioration du pâturage ; 3) le remplacement des animaux improductifs ; 4) le maintien du bon état sanitaire des animaux ; et 5) la réduction de l’âge au premier vêlage des femelles.
Prediction of protein pathways by correlation of spatial lipidomic and proteomics : towards the concept of dry proteomics applied to human Glioblastoma for patient prognosis
Authors: Lagache Laurine , Zirem Yanis , Rhun Emilie Le , Fournier Isabelle , Salzet Michel 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Prediction of protein pathways directly from lipid analyses by MALDI MSI without spatial lipidomic and proteomics is an unmet need. We introduced "dry proteomics," using MALDI MSI to validate spatial localization of identified clusters in lipid or protein imaging. Consistent cluster appearance across omics images suggests association with specific lipid and protein pathways identified, forming the basis of dry proteomics. The methodology was refined using rat brain tissue as a model, and then applied to glioblastoma, a highly heterogeneous cancer. Sequential tissue sections were subjected to lipid, protein, and peptide MALDI-MSI analysis. Unsupervised clustering in MATLAB differentiated lipid and protein clusters, with distinct spatial locations irrespectively of the molecules analyzed. Further characterization through spatial omics analysis facilitated the creation of a predictive computer model capable of identifying clusters in any tissue based on unique lipid signatures and predicting associated protein pathways. Application to rat brain slices revealed diverse tissue subpopulations, including successfully predicted cerebellum areas. Similar analysis on 50 glioblastoma patients confirmed the association of specific lipids with proteins from Lipids MALDI MSI images, correlating with patient prognosis.
Preference for Experiential or Material Purchases?The Impact of Message Framing
Authors: Li Bin , Rui Jianxi , Li Ou , Lei Li 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

A body of study has been dedicated to examining the influence of various types of purchases, namely experiential and material, on consumers' attitudes and behaviors over the past two decades. However, little attention has been given to understanding the underlying reasons for why consumers make differential purchasing decisions. In order to address this gap, three studies were conducted to explore the impact of message framing on consumers’ product preferences for experiential or material. The findings indicate that consumers prefer experiential over material purchases under situation of a gain-framed message, but prefer material purchases over experiential purchases under situation of a loss-framed message. Moreover, the effect is continuously mediated by both processing fluency and anticipated regret. Participants exhibit higher processing fluency when they were presented with the gain-framed (vs. loss-framed) messages in the context of experiential (vs. material) purchase. Processing fluency increased consumers’ anticipated regret of not purchasing, resulting in greater purchase intention. These findings indicate when and why consumers would prefer material or experiential purchases based on the types of message framing presented.
Asking the right questions: How PMS question phrasing impacts responses in an English speaking, online sample
Authors: Kountourides Gabriella S , Alvergne Alexandra 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Purpose
The discourse around menstrual cycles is often pathologized, potentially reinforcing negative perceptions of menstruation. The extent to which individuals have internalized the idea that bodily and social experiences before menstruation are the manifestation of ill-health, thereby biasing reports of premenstrual experiences towards negative emotions, remains unclear.
Methods
Using an online experimental design, we investigate whether phrasing the premenstrual experience as having both negative and positive dimensions would enable individuals to report more diverse and positive experiences than are reported in the absence of specific emotional prompts. Participants were recruited using a period tracker app and randomly allocated to one of three conditions: control (describe your premenstrual experience); treatment 1 (describe your positive and negative premenstrual experience); treatment 2 (describe your negative and positive premenstrual experience). Sentiment analysis was used to derive polarity scores, and a two-part Bayesian model assessed the impact of phrasing order.
Results
Among 2,637 participants, responses skewed negatively (mean -0.25). Compared to the control, treatments conditions 1 and 2 reported premenstrual experiences 64% and 62 % less negative, respectively. Positive themes, notably ‘sex, libido, and energy’ emerged. The absence of positive prompts in questioning led to more negative and less diverse reports.
Conclusions
These findings support existing literature on the predominance of negative premenstrual phases and underline the need to broaden measurements to encompass positive symptoms. The study also pioneer the use of text analysis for investigating premenstrual symptoms.
Security-Aware Resource Allocation in Fog Computing Environments
Authors: Kumar Dharmendra 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Fog computing, an innovative approach building upon cloud technology, taps into local user resources to enhance services. It boasts cost-effectiveness, improved security, and reduced network delays, making it a popular choice for real-time applications. However, due to the heterogeneity of fog devices, resource allocation and scheduling pose challenges. This paper introduces a novel solution using a crow-inspired search mechanism and a multi-objective evolutionary approach for fog computing environments. The primary objectives are to optimize security and success rates simultaneously. A local search method enhances the performance of the crow search algorithm (CSA). The proposed method utilizes evolutionary techniques to allocate and schedule resources effectively. We compared our hybrid CSA with the original CSA and Genetic Algorithm (GA) across seven scenarios with varying parameters. Our hybrid CSA consistently outperformed existing methods, demonstrating its effectiveness in achieving the desired objectives.
Theoretical Study on Copper Adsorption on ZnO Surfaces
Authors: Salmi Mustafa Al , Alshammari Ali 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

The study of Cu on ZnO surfaces is a topic of ongoing research due to the im-portance of Cu as a promoter in the low-temperature synthesis of methanol, the water-gas shift process, and methanol steam reforming. The role of ZnO in supporting the stabilization of the Cu atoms and promoting the CO2 hydrogenation reaction is multifaceted and involves a range of physical and chemical factors. In this work, we used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the Cu adsorption on ZnO surfaces on different sites. Bader charge analysis, adsorp-tion energy, and phonon inelastic neutron scattering (INS) associated with most stable systems were calculated and compared with previous theoretical and experimental results. We found that atomic Cu adsorption on hollow site of ZnO(111) is the most stable site and most favorable site for Cu adsorption comparing to other ZnO surfaces. This is due to the strong metal-oxygen interac-tion between Cu and the ZnO surface. We concluded that further studies are needed to investigate the catalytic activity of this catalyst under realistic reaction conditions with realistic models of Cu supported on ZnO.
Multiple techniques confirm endogenous collagen in Edmontosaurus fossil bone
Authors: Tuinstra Lucien , Thomas Brian , Robinson Steven , Pawlak Krzysztof , Elezi Gazmend , Faull Kym Francis , Taylor Stephen 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Reports of proteins in fossilized bones have ignited an on-going debate because previously it was generally assumed that fossilization results in destruction of all organic components. We combine Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy, cross-polarized light microscopy (XPol), and two variations of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), to detect and verify endogenous collagen protein in fossilized bone. Data from an Edmontosaurus dinosaur excavated from Upper Cretaceous strata of the South Dakota Hell Creek Formation were compared with that from thermally decayed modern turkey (Meleagris) bone. The four methods show different evidence for collagen presence in the fossilized bone. ATR-FTIR spectra show a signal for carbonyl (C=O) groups, a repeat moiety in protein amino acid sequences. XPol shows the birefringence of collagen within Meleagris, as well as Edmontosaurus. LC-MS bottom-up proteomics showed m/z agreement between multiple ions from trypsin-digested samples and identified peptide sequences thus far only identified in a hadrosaur. Tandem LC-MS unambiguously identified hydroxyproline, a unique collagen-indicator amino acid, in acid-digested samples from the same.