bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Complete denture palatal rugae design impact on satisfaction and quality of life
Authors: Abu‐Awwad Motasum , Bustani Mohammad , Alkababji Mohammad , Majdalawi Farah , Salim Nesreen A. , AL‐Omiri Mahmoud K. 
Published: April 2024

ObjectivesTo compare the impact of three complete denture palatal rugae designs on participants' satisfaction and oral‐health‐related quality of life.BackgroundComplete dentures palatal rugea are usually polished to a smooth finish, which can affect the patient's adaptation. Roughening or keeping an opening in the rugae area to replicate the natural sensation of the palatal rugae has been suggested but lacks clinical evidence.MethodsThis randomised crossover trial included participants with complete dentures randomly allocated to six sequences. Each sequence alternated between polished, roughened, and open rugae designs. Participants evaluated general and domain‐specific satisfaction (eating, taste, speaking, phonetics, and ease of cleaning) on a 100‐mm visual analogue scale. They also completed the Oral Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients (OHIP‐EDENT) and indicated their preferred design at the end. Repeated‐measure ANOVA compared satisfaction, and one‐way ANOVA with Tukey's test compared OHIP‐EDENT scores.ResultsForty‐two participants were randomised. Seven dropped out. General satisfaction ratings were comparable for the polished (Mean = 80.2, SD = 19.7) and roughened designs (Mean = 79.5, SD = 20.2). However, the open design had a significantly lower satisfaction rating (Mean = 41.1, SD = 32.2). OHIP‐EDENT scores for the open design (Mean = 44.9, SD = 17.5) were significantly worse than those for the polished (Mean = 36.1, SD = 12.7) and roughened designs (Mean = 36.2, SD = 13.3). Two‐thirds of the participants chose the polished design. One‐third chose the roughened design; of those, 83% were first‐time denture wearers.ConclusionsComplete dentures with polished and roughened rugae designs were perceived similarly. Both designs could be recommended based on the patient's preference. However, the open design should be avoided due to negative perception.
Evaluation of a daily facial massage on perceived sleep quality and well‐being: A pilot study
Authors: Porcheron Aurélie , Latreille Julie , Sauvet Fabien , Bardel Marie‐Héloise 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveSleep disorders are widespread and constitute a major public health risk. The present study thus aims to investigate the effect of a facial cosmetic self‐massage daily routine on women's sleep and well‐being.MethodsThe present pilot study was conducted on 62 middle‐aged women declaring daily tiredness and sleep troubles. We examined the effect of a regular facial cosmetic self‐massage routine on sleep patterns, daytime sleepiness, and well‐being over the course of 2 months.ResultsAfter 1 and 2 months, our results show improved sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI – −20.2% after 2 months), reduced daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, ESS, −31.2% after 2 months), and increased well‐being measures. The number of participants with abnormal sleep (PSQI >5) decreased over the course of the experiment as well, from 71.9% to 49.2% at the end of the 2 months [odds ratio 95% CI for decrease: 0.38 (0.18–0.81)]. Similarly, the number of participants with excessive daytime sleepiness (>10 on the ESS) decreased over the course of the study from 44.3% to 21% after 1 month [95% CI: 0.33 (0.15–0.73)] and to 16.1% after 2 months [95% CI: 0.24 (0.10–0.56)].ConclusionsThese results suggest that a facial cosmetic self‐massage routine may improve sleep patterns and is likely to be a useful addition to a standard sleep hygiene routine.
The effect of health literacy‐grounded web‐based education on nutrition and exercise behaviours in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Dülger Hanifi , Ayaz‐Alkaya Sultan 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAimThe research was conducted to measure the effect of health literacy‐grounded web‐based education program on health literacy, nutrition and exercise behaviours in adolescents.BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of obesity in adolescents is explained by a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. Health literacy is essential for adolescents to maintain their healthy behaviours.MethodsThe research was conducted as a parallel group randomized controlled trial. The study was completed by 114 adolescents (experimental = 42, control = 72). The Personal Information Form, the Health Literacy Scale for School‐Age Children and the Nutrition and Exercise Subscales were used to collect data. A web‐based education program was implemented. Two‐way mixed design ANOVA with Bonferroni test was used to examine the group, time and group * time interaction of the measurements.ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups regarding health literacy level, nutrition and exercise behaviours pre‐test mean scores (p > 0.05). In the post‐test, the mean scores of health literacy and nutrition behaviours in the experimental group were higher than the control group (p < 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in exercise behaviours (p > 0.05). The power and effect size in mean scores changes for health literacy (99.8%, η2 = 0.039) and nutrition (99.8%, η2 = 0.039) were moderate.ConclusionThe study concluded that health literacy‐grounded web‐based education program increased the health literacy levels of adolescents and improved their nutritional behaviours; however, there was no sufficient change in exercise behaviours.
Formal support and service needs of family caregivers of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in India
Authors: Murthy Sumithra , Parker Harris Sarah , Hsieh Kelly 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundDespite the enactment of disability laws/policies in India, research shows that caregivers of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities experience inadequate formal supports/services due to dissemination barriers and lack of awareness about them. To address discrepancy between caregivers' support needs and the professionals' understanding of their needs, the study proposed to conduct a caregiver needs assessment so that culturally‐tailored programs are developed.MethodA strengths‐based mixed methods needs assessment was conducted with a convenience sample of 100 caregivers in Hyderabad, India. One hundred caregivers completed the survey and 15 caregivers participated in semi‐structured interviews.ResultsCaregivers needed more and improved formal supports/services, particularly from the government. Caregivers faced systemic and attitudinal barriers, and personal impediments to accessing them. Needs differed by care recipients' intellectual disability level, gender, and intellectual disability related conditions.ConclusionsResearchers, service providers and policymakers need to adopt innovative strategies to improve formal supports/services access.
Contribution of static and dynamic balance skills to activities of daily living in children with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Endo Soma , Asano Daiki , Asai Hitoshi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundStatic and dynamic balance skills can be related to the activities of daily living (ADL) in children with non‐syndromic intellectual disabilities, and the type of balance skills affecting ADL can differ depending on the domain of ADL (self‐care, mobility, and social function).MethodsThe ADL capabilities of 66 children with intellectual disabilities were assessed using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) and were examined in relation to static and dynamic balance skills.ResultsSignificant positive correlations were found between the one‐leg standing and PEDI (r = .841 for self‐care, r = .700 for mobility, and r = .760 for social function). Our analysis showed that static balance skills affected self‐care, dynamic balance skills affected mobility, and intelligence quotient affected social function.ConclusionsImproving balance skills is important for enhancing ADL capabilities, and the type of balance skills that need enhancement vary based on the domain of ADL.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring profiles in Asia
Authors: Widyantoro Bambang , Nailes Jennifer M. , Sukonthasarn Apichard , Soenarta Arieska Ann ,   HOPE Asia Network
Published: April 2024

AbstractHigh blood pressure (BP) remains a major health problem globally, with a proportion of hypertension‐mediated organ damage (HMOD) increasing worldwide including in Asia region. Cardiovascular (CV), cerebral and kidney diseases related to hypertension were reported to be closely associated with morning surge and nocturnal hypertension—a subset of BP variability—which can be detected by out‐of‐office BP measurement. Ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM) and Home BP monitoring (HBPM) have been recommended by major guidelines to be used in the evaluation of BP variability and outcomes’ prediction of hypertension patients. However, an interesting profile of ABPM in Asia has been reported and hypothesized to correlate with different outcomes. This review will focus on the current recommendation of ABPM use by the guidelines, the major different profiles of ABPM in Asia as compared to Western countries according to clinical indications, and the challenges in implementing optimal use of ABPM in Asian countries based on available evidence.
Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to dietary salt intake and the acceptability of salt substitute among the Australian culturally and linguistically diverse community: An online survey
Authors: Yu Jie , Houston Lauren , Gianacas Chris , Lee Vivian , Fletcher Robert A. , Chen Angela Xun‐Nan , Arnott Clare 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe Australian culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities may be at higher risk of salt intake than recommended given the use of a combination of discretionary sources and exposure to processed foods within a western country. This survey aimed to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward dietary salt and the acceptability of salt substitutes in the CALD communities. An online cross‐sectional survey was conducted among adults who self‐reported being a part of a CALD community, which was defined as non‐Indigenous cultural groups in Australia having cultural or linguistic connections with their overseas place of birth, ancestry or ethnic origin, religion, preferred language or language spoken at home. A total of 218 respondents opened the survey link. A total of 196 completed the entire survey. The majority of respondents (162, 83%) were aware that high salt intake causes serious health problems. Altogether 134 (69%) respondents were aware that there is a recommended amount for daily salt consumption although only 59 (44%) knew precise recommendations as <5 g salt per day. Around one quarter of the respondents rarely or never looked for ‟low in salt’’ or ‟reduced salt’’ messages on food labels when shopping. Over half specified they always or often added salt during cooking or preparing foods in the household. Almost 4 in 5 CALD respondents were willing to reduce their salt intake for health and 3 in 4 were open to trying a salt substitute. Further research into the utility of a salt substitute intervention in the Australian CALD community is warranted.
Learning‐by‐doing and contract choice
Authors: Greer Katja 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis study examines vertical agreements that occur when suppliers experience learning‐by‐doing, which makes them more productive over time and poses a competitive threat to their rivals. Consequently, a dominant supplier arranges payments that reference the rival good. This study contributes to the existing literature by showing that the dominant supplier chooses specific contracts to reap optimal benefit from its rival's efficiency gains. These contracts restrict the rival, harm consumers, and reduce welfare when the rival is exceptionally efficient or expects significant improvements through learning‐by‐doing. Therefore, this study emphasizes the significance of foreseeable innovations and their implications in antitrust proceedings.
Feeding ecology of Moenkhausia collettii (Steindachner, 1882) (Characiformes: Characidae) in streams in the eastern Amazon: Environmental factors and body size
Authors: Barros Helusa Kyara Silva , Barbosa Thiago Augusto Pedroso , Prudente Bruno da Silveira 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe present study aimed to characterize the diet of Moenkhausia collettii and investigate possible changes due to environmental variations and its body size in streams in the eastern Amazon. The specimens were sampled monthly between April 2019 and March 2020. They were measured for standard length (SL) and total mass (Tm) and eviscerated for analysis of stomach contents. Food items were identified and grouped into categories. Dietary aspects such as food importance index (AI%), trophic niche width, and stomach repletion index (SRI%) were evaluated. Furthermore, generalized linear models (GLMs) were used to evaluate the relation between diet and the SL, as well as between diet and the environmental variables of streams. A total of 355 specimens with SL ranging from 11.06 to 46.03 mm and weight ranging from 0.020 to 2.373 g were evaluated. Out of the 355 stomachs analysed, 88 contained material in an advanced stage of decomposition and 12 were empty. The diet of M. collettii was considered omnivorous, with a tendency toward insectivory. Formicidae was the most important category in the diet of the species, followed by immature Diptera and plant material. The GLMs showed a relationship between the diet and a set of environmental variables such as dissolved oxygen, conductivity, flow, width, depth, wood, leaf bank, and SL. The trophic niche width and feeding intensity increased with the length of the species, as well as in the period of higher precipitation, reinforcing trophic opportunism for M. collettii. Therefore, new studies that combine the traditional method of stomach content analysis, the use of stable isotopes, as well as ecomorphological attributes, are crucial for a profound understanding of the trophic ecology of the ichthyofauna in the face of natural changes occurring in their environment.
CEO's early‐life famine experience and tunneling: Evidence from China
Authors: Chen Shihua , Han Xu , Reda Ali 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe Great Chinese Famine is considered one of the most traumatic events recorded in human history and has a long‐lasting influence on the survivors' behaviors. Previous studies have linked the CEOs' early‐life experiences to corporate decisions and managerial behaviors, but does experience affect corporate governance? We investigate the impact of the CEO's early‐life famine experience on tunneling using a data set consisting of 11,573 firm‐year observations from the Chinese manufacturing companies publishing A‐shares on the main board from 2006 to 2016. We find that companies run by CEOs who experienced the Great Chinese Famine (1959–1961) in their early life are less likely to collude with controlling shareholders to expropriate minority shareholders than those who did not suffer the hardships of famine. We further make mediation tests to confirm two channels: risk aversion and empathy for poverty. The overall findings align with the view of imprinting theory: CEOs' experiences of adverse events in their early life have a lasting impact on their later‐life behaviors.
‘Vote the Assholes Out’: How Value Congruence Work Aligns Stakeholders for Corporate Activism
Authors: Buchanan Sean , Mohammadnejad Shourkaei Mojtaba , Dyck Bruno 
Published: April 2024

AbstractRecent research has pointed to value congruence between a firm and its stakeholders as a key driver of corporate socio‐political activism. However, this ‘stakeholder alignment’ model of corporate activism does not adequately explain how firms foster value congruence with their stakeholders. Drawing from an inductive study of Patagonia, Inc., we develop a social‐symbolic work perspective of stakeholder alignment for corporate activism by introducing the concept of ‘value congruence work’. Our findings demonstrate how attractional value congruence work aims to draw in stakeholders with similar values to engage with the firm, and co‐evolutionary value congruence work facilitates different forms of learning to sustain alignment between a firm and its stakeholders. Our findings offer new insights for research on corporate socio‐political activism and values work in organizations.
Development of a Scale to Measure Tolerance Toward Diverse Others1
Authors: Maeda Kaede , Hashimoto Hirofumi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractOpportunities to interact with people from different cultures and languages have increased as society has become more globalized. Hence, it has become increasingly important for people living in today's international society to accept and try to build trusting relationships with those who may perceive the world differently. This study aimed to develop a scale to measure people's tolerant attitudes toward diverse others (hereafter, tolerance toward diverse others). Furthermore, after confirming the newly developed scale's reliability and validity, we used it to examine its associations with general trust and cultural interdependent self‐construal. Albeit exploratively, we then discuss the relationships among these variables. Our results showed that scores on the newly developed Tolerance of Diverse Others Scale were positively correlated with scores on the General Trust Scale and also with scores on tolerance‐related items in the World Values Survey. Furthermore, the harmony‐seeking aspect of cultural interdependent self‐construal was positively correlated with tolerance toward diverse others, while the rejection‐avoidance aspect was negatively correlated, although the positive correlation between harmony seeking and rejection avoidance was shown. We discuss what the results suggest about Japanese individuals' perceptions of diverse others.
TRIPS‐PLUS provisions in the economic partnership agreements with the EU: The CARIFORUM's experience and lessons for West Africa
Authors: Ogbodo Juliet A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractNegotiation for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) and six African, Caribbean and Pacific (APC) regions has been ongoing for over a decade. These negotiations are at different phases in the seven APC regions and have faced significant challenges, hindering ratification in most of them. However, the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) is the first regional group to have completed the process. It is currently implementing the EPA. Most significantly, CARIFORUM is the only region to have negotiated and ratified a comprehensive EPA that goes beyond trade in goods to include other elements such as services and intellectual property. This paper seeks to understand why CARIFORUM opted for a comprehensive EPA with the EU. Keeping in mind the downsides of intellectual property (IP) globalization, it fleshes out lessons, particularly on IP rights, that West African countries, and other non‐Caribbean ACP regions, can draw from the CARIFORUM's experience to adequately equip themselves in anticipation of negotiations with the EU for their EPAs.
Functional screening of the Arabidopsis 2C protein phosphatases family identifies PP2C15 as a negative regulator of plant immunity by targeting BRI1‐associated receptor kinase 1
Authors: Diao Zhihong , Yang Rongqian , Wang Yizhu , Cui Junmei , Li Junhao , Wu Qiqi , Zhang Yaxin , Yu Xiaosong , Gong Benqiang , Huang Yan , Yu Guozhi , Yao Huipeng , Guo Jinya , Zhang Huaiyu , Shen Jinbo , Gust Andrea A. , Cai Yi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractGenetic engineering using negative regulators of plant immunity has the potential to provide a huge impetus in agricultural biotechnology to achieve a higher degree of disease resistance without reducing yield. Type 2C protein phosphatases (PP2Cs) represent the largest group of protein phosphatases in plants, with a high potential for negative regulatory functions by blocking the transmission of defence signals through dephosphorylation. Here, we established a PP2C functional protoplast screen using pFRK1::luciferase as a reporter and found that 14 of 56 PP2Cs significantly inhibited the immune response induced by flg22. To verify the reliability of the system, a previously reported MAPK3/4/6‐interacting protein phosphatase, PP2C5, was used; it was confirmed to be a negative regulator of PAMP‐triggered immunity (PTI). We further identified PP2C15 as an interacting partner of BRI1‐associated receptor kinase 1 (BAK1), which is the most well‐known co‐receptor of plasma membrane‐localized pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), and a central component of PTI. PP2C15 dephosphorylates BAK1 and negatively regulates BAK1‐mediated PTI responses such as MAPK3/4/6 activation, defence gene expression, reactive oxygen species bursts, stomatal immunity, callose deposition, and pathogen resistance. Although plant growth and 1000‐seed weight of pp2c15 mutants were reduced compared to those of wild‐type plants, pp2c5 mutants did not show any adverse effects. Thus, our findings strengthen the understanding of the mechanism by which PP2C family members negatively regulate plant immunity at multiple levels and indicate a possible approach to enhance plant resistance by eliminating specific PP2Cs without affecting plant growth and yield.