bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Health‐literacy, self‐efficacy and health‐outcomes of patients undergoing haemodialysis: Mediating role of self‐management
Authors: Hsu Shu‐Hua , Lin Yu‐Li , Koo Malcolm , Creedy Debra K. , Tsao Ying 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundHealth literacy, self‐efficacy and self‐management are known to influence health‐related well‐being. However, the precise influence of self‐management, health literacy and self‐efficacy on health outcomes in Asian countries is under‐researched.ObjectivesTo examine the impact of health literacy and self‐efficacy (independent variables) and self‐management (mediator) on patients' health outcomes (dependent variable).DesignAn observational, cross‐sectional design was conducted between 1 March 2022 and 31 August 2022.ParticipantsOutpatients receiving haemodialysis (n = 200) at a Taiwanese medical centre were assessed.MeasurementsThe survey included demographic questions and standardised scales: the 3‐item Brief Health Literacy Screen, the 8‐item Perceived Kidney/Dialysis Self‐Management Scale as a measure of self‐efficacy, and the 20‐item Haemodialyses Self‐Management Instrument. Health outcomes were responses on the 12‐item Short‐Form Health Survey version 2 and clinical blood results from the past 3 months.ResultsParticipants aged over 60 exhibited common comorbidities, with 34% showing low health literacy. Biochemical markers (e.g., haemoglobin and albumin) significantly correlated with physical and mental health scores. Mediating coefficients revealed that self‐management significantly influenced associations between health outcomes, health literacy (β = 0.31; p < 0.01), and self‐efficacy (β = 0.19; p < 0.01).Implications for PracticeSelf‐management can modify the overall influence of health literacy and self‐efficacy on patients' quality of physical and emotional health. When managing a chronic condition, ‘knowing’ how to self‐manage does not always result in ‘doing so’ by the patient. Continuous monitoring and promoting self‐management behaviours and support by nurses are crucial to enhance health outcomes.
Significance of Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi as kernel rot of sweet chestnut in Turkey
Authors: Çakar Deniz 
Published: March 2024

AbstractChestnut nut rots caused by fungi, especially by Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi, showed a significant increase not only in Turkey but also in the other chestnut‐producing countries. In this study, the prevalence of chestnut kernel rot was determined by using 800 fruits collected from eight significant chestnut‐growing provinces of Turkey located in the Black Sea, Marmara, and Aegean Regions. Six types of kernel rot symptoms were determined from the necrotic nuts, brown rot being the most common accounting for 62% of the necrotic nuts. Along with G. smithogilvyi, seven additional fungal species Colletotrichum fioriniae, C. godetiae, Cryphonectria parasitica, Diplodina agrifoliae, Fusarium concentricum, Fusarium tricinctum, and Trichothecium roseum were found to be associated with kernel rot. In addition, some other ubiquitous fungi such as Penicillium spp. were detected. All the pathogenic fungi were identified through a combination of morphological traits and phylogenetic analysis involving partial internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences, as well as tef1 and tub2 loci sequences. The most frequently isolated fungus was G. smithogilvyi, and it was found at 98, 31, 10, and 1 of the necrotic kernels out of 291 showing brown rot, brown to black rot, cream colour decay, and white rot symptoms, respectively. It was not found from the kernels showing green rot and greenly‐blue rot symptoms. G. smithogilvyi was prevalent in six of eight chestnut‐growing locations in Turkey. Based on the findings, G. smithogilvyi was shown to be the main fungal agent of brown kernel rot of chestnuts, and some of the other fungi obtained from the kernels were shown to contribute kernel rots of chestnuts.
Transcriptomic changes associated with oral immunotherapy for food allergy
Authors: Ashley Sarah E. , Bosco Anthony , Tang Mimi L. K. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis review summarizes recent advances in characterizing the transcriptional pathways associated with outcomes following Oral Immunotherapy. Recent technological advances including single‐cell sequencing are transforming the ways in which the transcriptional landscape is understood. The application of these technologies is still in its infancy in food allergy but here we summarize current understanding of gene expression changes following oral immunotherapy for food allergy and specific signatures underpinning the different clinical outcomes of desensitization and remission (sustained unresponsiveness). T helper 2A cells have been identified as a cell type which correlates with disease activity and is modified by treatment. Molecular features at study entry may differentiate individuals who achieve more positive outcomes during OIT. Recent findings point to T cell anergy and Type 1 interferon pathways as potential mechanisms supporting redirection of the allergen‐specific immune response away from allergy towards remission. Despite these developments in our understanding of immune mechanisms following OIT, there are still significant gaps. Additional studies examining immune signatures associated with long term and well‐defined clinical outcomes are required to gain a more complete understanding of the pathways leading to remission of allergy, in order to optimize treatments and gain improved outcomes for patients.
COBRAPed cohort: Do sensitization patterns differentiate children with severe asthma from those with a milder disease?
Authors: Lejeune Stéphanie , Bouazza Naïm , Nicaise Pascale Roland , Jolaine Valérie , Roditis Léa , Marguet Christophe , Amat Flore , Berger Patrick , Fayon Michael , Dubus Jean‐Christophe , Valois Sophie , Reix Philippe , Pellan Mathieu , Brouard Jacques , Chiron Raphael , Giovannini‐Chami Lisa , de Blic Jacques , Deschildre Antoine , Lezmi Guillaume ,   the COBRAPed Study Group
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundIt is unclear whether sensitization patterns differentiate children with severe recurrent wheeze (SRW)/severe asthma (SA) from those with non‐severe recurrent wheeze (NSRW)/non‐severe asthma (NSA). Our objective was to determine whether sensitization patterns can discriminate between children from the French COBRAPed cohort with NSRW/NSA and those with SRW/SA.MethodsIgE to 112 components (c‐sIgE) (ImmunoCAP® ISAC) were analyzed in 125 preschools (3–6 years) and 170 school‐age children (7–12 years). Supervised analyses and clustering methods were applied to identify patterns of sensitization among children with positive c‐sIgE.ResultsWe observed c‐sIgE sensitization in 51% of preschool and 75% of school‐age children. Sensitization to house dust mite (HDM) components was more frequent among NSRW than SRW (53% vs. 24%, p < .01). Sensitization to non‐specific lipid transfer protein (nsLTP) components was more frequent among SA than NSA (16% vs. 4%, p < .01) and associated with an FEV1/FVC < −1.64 z‐score. Among sensitized children, seven clusters with varying patterns were identified. The two broader clusters identified in each age group were characterized by “few sensitizations, mainly to HDM.” One cluster (n = 4) with “multiple sensitizations, mainly to grass pollen, HDM, PR‐10, and nsLTP” was associated with SA in school‐age children.ConclusionsAlthough children with wheeze/asthma display frequent occurrences and high levels of sensitization, sensitization patterns did not provide strong signals to discriminate children with severe disease from those with milder disease. These results suggest that the severity of wheeze/asthma may depend on both IgE‐ and non‐IgE‐mediated mechanisms.
The impact of party competition on LGBTI+ rights: Evidence from Spanish autonomous regions (1990–2022)
Authors: Cantó Joel , Arregui Javier 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPolitical competition accelerates the enactment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, and intersexual rights (LGBTI+) due to the dynamic, rational behavior of mainstream parties across the political aisle to adapt to the sociopolitical environment. We argue that LGBTI+ social movements capitalize on median voter shifts combined with the rising pressure of ideologically close challenger parties to enact legislation. To examine this argument, we employ quantitative event history analysis with a unique dataset with measures for social movement, institutional, political, and sociocultural dimensions across 33 years in Spanish subnational arenas. We find that rising leftist and liberal contenders challenging dominant center‐left and center‐right parties, respectively, widen the opportunity political structure of LGBTI+ organizations. Ultimately, rising political fragmentation in a multiparty, multidimensional party system turns both left and right mainstream parties into allies of LGBTI+ organizations, which propose new legislation, due to political platforms seeking to preserve and enhance their electoral base.Related ArticlesBurnett, Craig M., and Aaron S. King. 2015. “The Personal Politics of Same‐Sex Marriage.” Politics & Policy 43(4): 586–610. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12126.Lewis, Gregory B., Marc A. Rogers, and Kenneth Sherrill. 2011. “Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Voters in the 2000 US Presidential Election.” Politics & Policy 39(5): 655–77. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2011.00315.x.Skipworth, Sue Ann, Andrew Garner, and Bryan J. Dettrey. 2010. “Limitations of the Contact Hypothesis: Heterogeneity in the Contact Effect on Attitudes toward Gay Rights.” Politics & Policy 38(5): 887–906. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2010.00262.x.
Implementation of nutritional care in hospitals: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators using implementation theory
Authors: Nielsen Lærke Prietzel , Thomsen Krista Horsholt , Alleslev Camilla , Mikkelsen Sabina , Holst Mette 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundDisease‐related malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalised patients, but not all patients achieve the needed nutritional care. At a Danish University Hospital, focus has been on implementing nutritional practices based on clinical guidelines, but there is continuously variation between the wards regarding the quality of nutritional care.AimThe aim of this study was to identify the potential barriers and facilitators for implementation of the clinical guidelines for nutritional practices and to recommend suggestions for development of nutritional practices, using a theoretical implementation strategy.MethodThe design was a qualitative interview study of employees at a Danish University Hospital, using a semi‐structured interview guide. The participants were nurses, nurse's assistant, nurse nutrition expert, head nurse and dieticians. We recruited 11 employees, representing eight different wards.FindingsThe analysis identified six themes: (1) clear allocation of responsibilities and committed management enhances nutrition practices, (2) leadership support is essential, (3) physical settings and tools affect possibilities for action, (4) selection of equivalent staff is core, (5) teaching promotes the knowledge and skills and (6) a dietitian in the ward facilitates implementation of nutritional care. Barriers and facilitators among the themes were identified and has led to suggestions to strengthen nutritional care, based on implementation theory.ConclusionVarious factors were identified as having impact on the implementation of nutrition practices and different suggestions have emerged to accommodate those factors, as well as to apply an implementation strategy to facilitate change in practice.
The prosecutor gender gap in Texas death penalty cases
Authors: Niven David , Rock Mallory 
Published: March 2024

AbstractObjectiveWe examine the degree to which sentencing patterns in Texas capital cases vary by the gender of the prosecutor. In so doing, we explore the possibility that a factor unrelated to the crime influences whether the death penalty is sought and whether it is imposed.MethodsAcross more than 14,000 capital cases prosecuted in Texas between 1978 and 2018, we use bivariate data and logistic regression to explore the relationship between prosecutor gender and the sentences sought and imposed in capital cases. We control for various details of the crime, victim and defendant demographics, and political variables.ResultsBivariate data reveal that women district attorneys pursued fewer death sentences and ultimately produced fewer death sentences than men. A logistic regression estimates capital case defendants were over 30 percent more likely to be sentenced to death if they faced a male district attorney than a female district attorney.ConclusionThe difference in death penalty imposition based on prosecutor gender is consistent with a theory of masculine focal concerns which suggests differences in the sentencing decision‐making processes of women and men. The results contribute to a growing collection of evidence showing that death penalty cases are affected by factors other than the severity of the crime and the culpability of the defendant, suggesting that case outcomes are subject to “arbitrary” influences that the courts have otherwise deemed suspect and potentially unacceptable.
Homomorphic encryption domain asymmetric fingerprinting scheme for 3D models of oblique photography
Authors: Liu Shuaikang , Zhang Liming , Tan Tao , Wang Lei , Wang Pengbin , Zhang Ziyi , Zhang Mingwang 
Published: March 2024

AbstractExisting copyright protection schemes for 3D models of oblique photography predominantly utilize digital watermarking technology, most of which suffer from shortcomings such as the potential false accusation of legitimate users and the inability to effectively trace unauthorized distributors. In response to these challenges, this article proposes a homomorphic encryption domain asymmetric fingerprinting scheme for 3D models of oblique photography. Initially, the fingerprints to be embedded are collaboratively generated by the transacting parties, with the publisher remaining unaware of the user's actual fingerprint. This approach ensures the effective implementation of the asymmetric nature of the fingerprinting scheme. Subsequently, potential geometric and non‐geometric attacks are considered prior to fingerprint embedding. Robustness is enhanced for the proposed solution through relative coordinate transformations and normalization procedures. Ultimately, the embedding and extraction of fingerprints are achieved through the application of an effective bit parity check method, in conjunction with the vertex‐paradigm projection length mapping mechanism and the Paillier homomorphic encryption system, minimizing embedding distortion while ensuring data security. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed solution exhibits satisfying robustness against common manipulations, such as cropping, simplification, and geometric attacks. Additionally, the scheme effectively safeguards legitimate users from false accusations and accurately traces maliciously authorized users.
A Principles-Focused Evaluation of a Coach Education Program
Authors: Campbell Sara , Hall Jori N. , McCullick Bryan 
Published: March 2024

There is little evidence that coach developers have put research on coach education programs (CEPs) to use. Thus, the purpose of this study was to conduct a principles-focused evaluation of a CEP. Principles-focused evaluation posits an evaluation should be judged by whether it produces information that is useful to program stakeholders. The evaluation took place over 17 months and included three phases. In Phase 1, the evaluator assessed and built readiness for the evaluation. In Phase 2, the evaluator worked with five practitioners from the CEP to develop a list of principles guiding the program. In Phase 3, the evaluator and CEP practitioners collaboratively designed and implemented an evaluation of the principles. The evaluation findings revealed how the practitioners applied the principles, along with which principles were meaningful to them. These findings were used to make changes to the original list of principles and to teach others in the program about the principles. Moreover, the practitioners underwent changes in thinking and behavior as a result of participating in the evaluation. This study demonstrates the potential of program evaluation, evaluation theories, collaborative inquiry, and renewed focus on how, or if, findings are used by practitioners.
Effects of haemodiafiltration or haemofiltration compared with haemodialysis on prognosis in patients with end-stage renal disease: protocol an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials with trial sequential analysis
Authors: Zhang Fan , Liao Jing , Bai Yan , Zhang Zixuan , Huang Liuyan , Zhong Yifei 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionHaemodialysis is the most common treatment option for patients with life-sustaining end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In recent years, haemodiafiltration or haemofiltration has been widely used in patients with ESKD, and there are still conflicting findings as to whether both are superior to traditional haemodialysis. This systematic review and meta-analysis were designed to determine whether haemodiafiltration or haemofiltration is more effective than haemodialysis in reducing all-cause mortality risk in patients with ESKD.Methods and analysisWe will perform a systematic PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in The Cochrane Library and Scopus search, including studies published before September 2023. Randomised controlled trials will be included exploring the effects of haemodiafiltration or haemofiltration compared with haemodialysis on prognosis in patients with ESKD. Outcomes of interest include all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, dialysis adequacy and adverse effects. The Cochrane Collaboration tools (ROB-2) will assess the bias risk. Available data will be used to calculate effect sizes. Heterogeneity between studies will be evaluated with I2. The trial sequential analysis will be used to eliminate false-positive results. The certainty of the evidence will be assessed using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation criteria.Ethics and disseminationThis systematic review and meta-analysis was deemed exempt from ethics review. Results will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals and research conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42023464509.
Cosmological constraints on $$f(Q)$$ gravity with redshift space distortion data
Authors: Mhamdi Dalale , Bouali Amine , Dahmani Safae , Errahmani Ahmed , Ouali Taoufik 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we explore one of Einstein’s alternative formulations which involves the non-metricity scalar, Q, within the framework of f(Q) theory. Our study focuses on solving the modified Friedmann equations for the case of dust matter, $$\rho =\rho _{m}$$

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=

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, and a form of $$f(Q) = \alpha + \beta Q^n$$

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(
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)

=
α
+
β

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n

. We investigate the behavior of our model in both linear $$(n=1)$$

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and nonlinear $$(n\ne 1)$$

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scenarios at the background and perturbation levels. By employing the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method, we constrain our model using observational datasets including redshift space distortion, cosmic chronometers, and Pantheon$$^+$$

+

. Without using any parameterization of the growth rate index which quantifies the deviation from the $$\Lambda $$
Λ
CDM model, both models exhibit good accuracy in describing the redshift space distortion. We further analyze the dynamics of the Universe using cosmography parameters, where our model exhibits a phase transition between deceleration and acceleration phases at $$z=0.789$$

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=
0.789

. Our findings reveal that our model exhibits a phantom-like behavior based on statefinder diagnostic analysis. Interestingly, the model demonstrates a rich variety of behaviors, resembling either a quintessence-like scenario for $$(n<1)$$

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n
<
1
)

or phantom-like scenario for $$(n\ge 1)$$

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n
≥
1
)

. Using the MCMC best fit and parameterizing the growth index, the evolution of the growth index also depends on the parameter n, either remaining constant (in the linear case) or showing a decreasing trend (in the nonlinear case), indicating a weaker growth rate of density perturbations during earlier cosmic times. Finally, we compare our findings of the growth index with the values obtained in the literature.
Third-family lepton-quark fusion
Authors: Korajac Arman , Krack Peter , Selimović Nudžeim 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe analyze the signatures of new physics scenarios featuring third-family quark-lepton unification at the TeV scale in lepton-quark fusion at hadron colliders. Working with complete UV dynamics based on theSU(4) gauge symmetry in the third-family fermions, we simulate the resonant production of a vector leptoquark at the next-to-leading order, including its decay and matching to the parton showers. The precise theoretical control over this production channel allows us to set robust bounds on the vector leptoquark parameter space which are complementary to the other production channels at colliders. We emphasize the importance of the resonant channel in future searches and discuss the impact of variations in the model space depending on the flavor structure of the vector leptoquark couplings.
Symmetry harmonization: exploring deformed oscillators and dissipative dynamics through the glass of Newton–Hooke algebra
Authors: Pal Sayan Kumar , Nandi Partha 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMotivated by the symmetry in the non-relativistic limit of anti-de Sitter geometry, we employ planar dynamical models featuring exotic (deformed) harmonic oscillators, presented through direct and indirect Lagrangian representations. The latter introduces Bateman dissipative oscillator system. Analyzing these dynamic systems with a first-order Lagrangian scheme, our phase-space-based approach utilizes the moment map components to reveal the underlying symmetry algebra. This obtained algebra, interpreted as an extended version of Newton–Hooke (NH) cosmological symmetry algebras, has the potential to cast an augmented non-relativistic shadow over the expanding universe, offering an insightful perspective on extended NH spacetime in 2+1 dimensions through our dynamical realizations.
Heavy baryon decays into light meson and dark baryon within LCSR
Authors: Shi Yu-Ji , Xing Ye , Xing Zhi-Peng 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe studied the decays of Heavy baryon into a pseudoscalar meson and a dark baryon in the recently developed B-Mesogenesis scenario, where the two types of effective Lagrangians proposed by the scenario are both considered. The decay amplitudes of $$\Lambda _b^0$$

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b
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are calculated by light-cone sum rules using its light-cone distribution amplitudes. The decay amplitudes of $$\Xi _b^{0,\pm }$$

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b

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are related with those of $$\Lambda _b^0$$

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b
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through a flavor SU(3) analysis. The uncertainties of threshold parameter and the Borel parameter are both considered in the numerical calculation. The values of effective coupling constants in the B-Mesogenesis are taken as their upper limits that obtained from our previous study on the inclusive decay. The upper limits of the decay branching fractions are presented as functions of the dark baryon mass.