bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Perceptions of perinatal alcohol use and treatment needs in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study
Authors: Petersen Williams Petal , Erasmus-Claassen Lesley-Ann , Taylor Shantae , Browne Felicia A. , Wechsberg Wendee M. , Myers Bronwyn , Parry Charles D. H. , Washio Yukiko 
Published: March 2024

BackgroundSouth Africa has one of the world’s highest rates of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Recent evidence also showed that alcohol use during lactation significantly compromises child development in children exposed to alcohol through breastfeeding, independent of prenatal alcohol exposure. This study explored perceptions of perinatal alcohol use and treatment needs in Cape Town, South Africa, to inform the development of an intervention to encourage alcohol abstinence during pregnancy and breastfeeding.MethodsIndividual in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with women who were pregnant with a recent history of alcohol use (n=32) and clinic and community stakeholders (n=16). Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Coding and thematic analyses were conducted in NVivo 12.ResultsResults indicate widespread perception that women know the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant with much less known about drinking while breastfeeding. Mixed views were shared about whether women who are pregnant or breastfeeding experience alcohol-related stigma. Participants described contextual factors impacting drinking that include interpersonal violence, lack of support, stress, anxiety and poverty, and drinking being normalised. Finally, participants had mixed views and conflicting knowledge of available resources to support alcohol reduction and highlighted a desire for support groups and the involvement of partners in alcohol interventions.ConclusionsFindings from this study highlight the need for an alcohol intervention programme that is innovative and tailored to the needs of women who are pregnant or postpartum. It also highlights the importance of including community-based support and partner involvement in these interventions.
Optimization of processing conditions of starch-based hydrogels produced by high-pressure processing (HPP) using response surface methodology
Authors: Koshenaj Katerina , Ferrari Giovanna 
Published: March 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the optimal processing conditions to produce stable starch-based hydrogels by high-pressure processing (HPP) via response surface methodology.Methods: The experiments were carried out with different starch suspensions, namely rice, corn, wheat, and tapioca starch, at a concentration in the range of 10%–40% w/w, processed at a pressure level of 600 MPa and holding times between 5 min and 15 min. Gel formation was assessed by determining the gelatinization extent and structuring level of the samples.Results and discussion: The results demonstrated that starch/water ratio and holding time had a significant impact on gel formation in HPP treatments. Various degrees of gelatinization were observed in the treated samples due to the water absorption capacity of the starch and the molecular interactions between water and starch occurring during gelatinization. Moreover, a highly structured hydrogel formed at starch concentrations higher than 25% (w/w), whereas when starch concentration was less than 20% (w/w) lower-structured hydrogels formed, as confirmed by the values of the efficiency index measured. Completely gelatinized, highly structured, and stable HPP hydrogels were obtained from starch solutions treated at the optimized processing conditions.
Effect of high-risk sleep apnea on treatment-response to a tailored digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia program: a quasi-experimental trial
Authors: Sweetman Alexander , Reynolds Chelsea , Lack Leon , Vakulin Andrew , Chai-Coetzer Ching Li , Wallace Douglas M. , Crawford Megan , Richardson Cele 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionTherapist-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is an effective but largely inaccessible treatment for people with Co-Morbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea (COMISA). To increase CBTi access for COMISA, we aimed to develop a self-guided interactive 5-session digital CBTi program that is appropriate for people with insomnia-alone and COMISA, and compare its effectiveness between people with insomnia-alone, vs. comorbid insomnia and high-risk sleep apnea.MethodsData from 62 adults with insomnia symptoms were used. High-risk sleep apnea was defined as a score of ≥5 on the OSA50. Participants self-reported symptoms of insomnia (ISI), depression, anxiety, sleepiness (ESS), fatigue, and maladaptive sleep-related beliefs (DBAS-16) at baseline, 8-week, and 16-week follow-up. ESS scores were additionally assessed during each CBTi session. Intent-to-treat mixed models and complete-case chi2 analyses were used.ResultsThere were more participants with insomnia-alone [n = 43, age M (sd) = 51.8 (17.0), 86.1% female] than suspected COMISA [n = 19, age = 54.0 (14.8), 73.7% female]. There were no between-group differences in baseline questionnaire data, or rates of missing follow-up data. There were no significant group by time interactions on any outcomes. Main effects of time indicated moderate-to-large and sustained improvements in insomnia (d = 3.3), depression (d = 1.2), anxiety (d = 0.6), ESS (d = 0.5), fatigue (d = 1.2), and DBAS-16 symptoms (d = 1.2) at 16-weeks. ESS scores did not increase significantly during any CBTi session.ConclusionThis interactive digital CBTi program is effective in people with insomnia-alone, and people with co-morbid insomnia and high-risk sleep apnea. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of digital CBTi in people with insomnia and confirmed sleep apnea.Clinical Trial RegistrationThis trial was prospectively registered on the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR, ACTRN12621001395820).
The Energies of Activation and Deactivation of 2,4-Dichlorophenol Degradation by Horseradish Peroxidase Immobilized on the Modified Nanofibrous Membrane
Authors: Miłek Justyna 
Published: March 2024

Chlorophenol compounds pose a health risk to many organisms due to their toxicity. The present paper presents the estimation of the activation and deactivation energies and the optimum temperatures of 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation by horseradish peroxidase (HRP). The activities of horseradish peroxidase depending on temperature were analyzed. In a mathematical model, describing 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation by HRP was assumed that both the 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation and the deactivation of HRP were first-order reactions by the enzyme concentration. The parameters of the optimum temperatures Topt, the activation energies Er, and the deactivation energies Ed in the process of 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation by HRP immobilized on a modified nanofibrous membrane were determined kd and t1/2 were determined for HRP immobilized at temperatures in the range of 25 °C to 75 °C. Likewise, thermodynamic parameters such as the change in the enthalpy ∆H#, change in entropy ∆S#, the change in Gibbs free energy ∆G# for native HPR and the change in the enthalpy ∆Hd#, change in entropy ∆Sd#, and the change in Gibbs free energy ∆Gd# for deactivated HRP were determined at 25 °C.
Low-field transport properties and scattering mechanisms of degenerate n-GaN by sputtering from a liquid Ga target
Authors: Döring P. , Tschirky T. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
In this work, degenerate n-type GaN thin films prepared by co-sputtering from a liquid Ga-target were demonstrated and their low-field scattering mechanisms are described. Extremely high donor concentrations above 3 × 1020 cm−3 at low process temperatures (<800 °C) with specific resistivities below 0.5 mΩcm were achieved. The degenerate nature of the sputtered films was verified via temperature-dependent Hall measurements (300–550 K) revealing negligible change in electron mobility and donor concentration. Scattering at ionized impurities was determined to be the major limiting factor with a minor contribution of polar optical-phonon scattering at high temperatures.
SOSIALISASI DAN EDUKASI TENTANG PERAN JAMU DALAM MENINGKATKAN SISTEM IMUNITAS TUBUH DALAM MENGHADAPI MUSIM PANCAROBA DI DESA SRIKUNCORO BENGKULU TENGAH
Authors: Dewi Devi Cynthia , Rozi Veby Fransisca , Novitasari Deltari , Novega Novega , Fitriza Miki Kurnia , Miranda Tenike Gita 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACTThere are many ways to stay healthy and strengthen your immune system during this pandemic, immunity can't be built in a day, but the good news is that a balanced diet and drink and being physically and mentally active is usually enough to keep your immune system in good health. Herbal medicine may be an option to strengthen a person's immune system. Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal medicine that has been practiced for centuries in Indonesian society to maintain health and treat disease. Even though there are many modern medicines, herbal medicine is still very popular in rural and urban areas (Elfahmi et al., 2020). The aim of this service is to explain and educate about the role of herbal medicine in improving the body's immune system in facing the transition season in Srikuncoro Village, Central Bengkulu. The methods used were in the form of distributing leaflets, counseling through training about the role of herbal medicine to improve the immune system, as well as counseling and training for 50 people, and the service instrument in the form of distributing questionnaires and measuring with a pre-test to measure the participants' initial knowledge. The target of this community service is the entire community in Srikuncoro Village, Central Bengkulu. The results of the frequency data show that before counseling the results were in the good category of 88.46% for 39 respondents, the medium category for 11.54% for 10 respondents and the poor category for 3.85% for 1 respondent. It was concluded that the pre-test results were 88.46% in the good category with 1 respondent in the poor category and 10 respondents in the medium category. The post-test results were 98.2% with 50 respondents in the good category. And there is a significant influence between knowledge before and after the counseling is 0.02. It is hoped that this counseling and training can be applied by PKK mothers to make and consume traditional concoctions to increase endurance both in the family and in the surrounding environment. Keywords: The Role of Herbal Medicine; Immune System; Transition Season
CONEXÕES ENTRE MICROBIOMA INTESTINAL E SAÚDE CEREBRAL
Authors: Junior Sandoval Fernando Cardoso de Freitas , Freitas Sara Regina Moura de , Silva Olavo Wesley Alves Torres da , Nogueira Carla Isadora de Melo , Santos Thiago Ferreira dos , Brito Danilo Gonçalves de , Santos Laura Beatriz da Silva , Oliveira Luciano Coimbra de , Alfaia Amanda Osman , Macedo Amanda de Souza Chaves , Aurélio Salete Martens , Brito Paulo Roberto da Silva 
Published: March 2024

A relação entre o microbioma intestinal e a saúde cerebral têm emergido como uma área fascinante de pesquisa, revelando interações complexas que transcendem os limites tradicionais entre o sistema digestivo e o sistema nervoso. Essa interconexão, conhecida como o eixo intestino-cérebro, influência não apenas a saúde gastrointestinal, mas também desempenha um papel crucial nas funções cognitivas e emocionais. Este vínculo dinâmico entre a composição microbiana do intestino e a saúde cerebral abre novas perspectivas para intervenções terapêuticas e estratégias de promoção da saúde mental. Objetivos: Explorar a interligação entre o microbioma intestinal e a saúde cerebral, identificando como a composição e função da microbiota impactam diretamente processos neurobiológicos. Metodologia: Foi realizada a leitura dos artigos encontrados, mediante a observação os artigos foram submetidos a critérios de inclusão e de exclusão, dentro os de inclusão foram considerados artigos originais, que abordassem o tema pesquisado e permitissem acesso integral ao conteúdo do estudo, publicados no período de 2016 a 2024, em português e em inglês. A pesquisa foi realizada através do acesso online nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine (PubMed MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) no mês de fevereiro de 2024. Resultados e Discussões: A influência significativa do microbioma intestinal na saúde cerebral, sem a utilização de modelos animais. Observou-se que a redução da diversidade microbiota associada a condições neuropsiquiátricas, está correlacionada com um aumento nos níveis de cortisol e inflamação em indivíduos com transtorno depressivo grave, enfatizando a importância do equilíbrio microbiota-intestino-cérebro. Além disso, evidências clínicas apontam que dietas específicas, como a mediterrânea, desempenham um papel crucial na promoção da diversidade microbiana e na redução de sintomas depressivos em seres humanos. A conexão entre o eixo intestino-cérebro foi enfatizada, destacando a importância de práticas como meditação na regulação do estresse e sua influência benéfica na microbiota. Conclusão: Em síntese, aprofundamos a compreensão das intricadas conexões entre o microbioma intestinal e a saúde cerebral. Os resultados destacam a relevância dessas interações na modulação de condições neuropsiquiátricas, abrindo portas para intervenções terapêuticas inovadoras. Sem desconsiderar a complexidade do tema, as estratégias terapêuticas exploradas, desde suplementação até modulação dietética, prometem contribuir significativamente para a promoção da saúde mental.
CIRURGIA CARDÍACA: ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM NO PERÍODO PÓS-OPERATÓRIO
Authors: Ferreria Gomes Leticia , Alves Primo Michele , Da Silva Gislayne , Primo Borges Lauhanda , Alves de Oliveira e Faria Márlin , De Melo Bordoni Henrique , Gomes Leandro da Silva , Silva Núbia Lafaiete Dias da , Veloso Heloisa Marilak Alves , Nogueira Vinícius Oliveira Cunha , Morais Rebeca Mariana Alvim , Machado Wislane Leite 
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A cirurgia cardíaca é um procedimento complexo que requer cuidados intensivos no período pós-operatório a fim de garantir uma recuperação adequada e prevenir complicações. A assistência de enfermagem desempenha um papel crucial nesse contexto, fornecendo cuidados especializados, monitoramento contínuo, intervenções direcionadas para promover a estabilidade hemodinâmica, prevenir infecções, manejar a dor e facilitar a reabilitação do paciente. Objetivo: Analisar a assistência de enfermagem no período pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca, destacando as intervenções realizadas pela equipe de enfermagem para promover a recuperação dos pacientes. Métodos: Trata-se de um artigo de revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados SciELo e BIREME. Resultados: A assistência de enfermagem no período pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca envolve uma série de intervenções que visam garantir a estabilidade do paciente, prevenir complicações e promover uma recuperação adequada. Conclusão: O processo de enfermagem como metodologia de trabalho contribui para uma assistência de qualidade, relacionada nas orientações necessárias para cada caso, e para melhor assistência sobre cuidados envolvendo pacientes, familiares e a enfermagem.
TO THE SUBJECT OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Authors: Крячко Л.Н. 
Published: March 2024

Постановка задачи. В это непростое для страны время, когда наша Родина испытывает внешнее давление и множественные ограничения, когда нивелируется ее роль в мировой истории и ставятся под сомнение перспективы ее развития, особое значение приобретает патриотическое воспитание подрастающего поколения, студенческой молодежи, которые смогут стать на защиту своей родной земли, своей национальной культуры, своего прошлого и будущего. Результаты. Проведенное исследование показывает, что использование определенных приемов работы с обучающимися на занятиях по иностранному языку, а именно: ознакомление студентов с достижениями когнитивной лингвистики, подтверждающими значительную степень влияния родного языка и родной культуры на формирование личности человека, с достижениями отечественной науки в области специализации обучающихся, использование краеведческого материала, применение коммуникативно ориентированных творческих заданий, дает возможность успешно осуществлять патриотическое воспитание студентов в процессе изучения предмета «Иностранный язык» в техническом университете. Выводы. Осознание студентами важной роли родного языка и родной культуры в структуре собственной личности, их ознакомление с малоизвестными страницами отечественной истории, с достижениями отечественной науки и культуры, с красотой родной природы и сокровищами родного края рождают у обучающихся чувство гордости за свою страну, за свой народ, пробуждают и укрепляют их патриотические чувства.
Statement of the problem. During this difficult time for the country, when our Motherland is suffering from external pressure and multiple restrictions, when its role in the world history is being reduced and the prospects for its development are being called into question, the patriotic education of the younger generation, university students, who will be able to defend their native land, their national culture, their past and future, aquires special importance. Results. The research carried out shows that the use of the certain methods of working with students at foreign language classes, namely: familiarizing them with the achievements of cognitive linguistics that prove significant influence of the native language and native culture on the formation of man's personality, with the achievements of national science in the field of students’ specialization, using local history material, using communicatively oriented creative tasks make it possible to successfully realise students’ patriotic education in the process of studying the "Foreign language" subject at a technical university. Conclusion. Students' awareness of the important role of their native language and culture in the structure of their own personality, their acquaintance with the little-known pages of national history, with the achievements of national science and culture, with the beauty of their native nature and the treasures of their native land give students a sense of pride in their country, in their people, awaken and strengthen their patriotic feelings.
ON THE ISSUE OF THE ALLOCATION OF TEXT VARIANTS – TEXT, MINITEXT, HYPERTEXT AND CREOLIZED TEXT
Authors: Лапинская И.П. , Денисова М.А. 
Published: March 2024

Постановка задачи. В статье анализируются речевые произведения в форме текста, гипертекста, минитекста и креолизованного текста. Выявляются законы их внутренней структуры и отнесенности к стилям литературного языка. Результаты исследования. В третьем тысячелетии стала очевидной система текстовых вариантов в русской речи. Объективируются показатели выделения самостоятельных аспектов изучения в текстоведении, проясняются условия их создания и бытования. Варианты гипертекстов в виде циклов, авторских объединений в сборники как целое и т.д. если и рассматривались, то специалистами по литературе. Лингвистические параметры единства называются в нашей статье. Особенно выделяются типы креолизованных текстов, что выступает следствием их задействованности в литературе для детей и разного рода телевизионных шоу. Полученные выводы. Анализ речевых произведений в форме текста, гипертекста, минитекста и креолизованного текста выявил их типологическое единство. При этом констатировал принципиальное различие указанных типов речевых произведений в интеллектуальных и эмоциональных опорах в процессе создания и восприятия. Как представляется авторам статьи, вопрос, поставленный нами, получит развернутый и аргументированный ответ после изучения текстового материала в больших объемах и при условии сохранения аналитического подхода, примененного в этой статье.
Statement of the problem. The article analyzes speech works in the form of text, hypertext, mini text and creolized text. The laws of their internal structure and their relation to the styles of the literary language are revealed. Results. In the third millennium, the system of textual variants in Russian speech became obvious. The indicators of the allocation of independent aspects of study in textual studies are objectified, the conditions of their creation and existence are clarified. Variants of hypertexts in the form of cycles, author associations in collections as a whole, etc. if considered, then by specialists in literature. The linguistic parameters of unity are called in our article. The types of creolized texts are particularly distinguished, which is a consequence of their involvement in literature for children and various kinds of television shows. Conclusion. The analysis of speech works in the form of text, hypertext, mini text and creolized text revealed their typological unity. At the same time, he stated the fundamental difference between these types of speech works in intellectual and emotional supports in the process of creation and perception. As it seems to the authors of the article, the question posed by us will receive a detailed and reasoned answer after studying the text material in large volumes and provided that the analytical approach used in this article is preserved.
Information literacy and information behaviour of disadvantaged people in the COVID-19 pandemic. Case study of beneficiaries of the charitable foundation
Authors: Kisilowska Małgorzata , Paul Magdalena , Piłatowicz Konrad 
Published: March 2024

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to explore information literacy and information behaviour in the group of the charitable foundation beneficiaries, their attitudes, choices, and behaviour regarding particularly COVID-19 information. Methods: Two series of quantitative CAPI studies were carried out. The first consisted of basic questions about access and preferences related to information sources. The other was explicitly related to COVID-19 pandemic information. Basic statistical descriptive measures were used in the analysis. Results: Poverty and the concept of small worlds seem to be a specific living context of people from vulnerable groups. Information flow is based mainly on personal sources. Their searches for pandemic information did not differ significantly from everyday behaviours. The respondents felt fatigued with information about the pandemic dominating the media and informal discussions. Conclusions: In relation to previous studies, we see similar behaviours and competencies levels indicating information poverty, although differences in source preferences are also observed. Volunteers appear to have a limited informative role concerning the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other studies of people in crisis. Originality: The status of information literacy of the studied population indicates new tasks for caregivers in terms of provision of information and development of information skills, in particular in health or life-threatening circumstances.